Néstor Gonçalves, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Néstor Gonçalves

Uruguayan footballer

Date of Birth: 27-Apr-1936

Place of Birth: Baltasar Brum, Artigas Department, Uruguay

Date of Death: 29-Dec-2016

Profession: association football player

Nationality: Uruguay

Zodiac Sign: Taurus


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About Néstor Gonçalves

  • Néstor Gonçalves Martinicorena (27 April 1936 – 29 December 2016) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a midfielder for Uruguay in the 1962 and 1966 FIFA World Cups.
  • He mainly played for C.A.
  • Peñarol and is considered to have been one of the best South American midfielders of the 1960s.Born in Cabellos, Artigas, Gonçalvez began his career playing football for Salto from 1953 to 1956.
  • In 1957, he joined Peñarol, where he played until 1970.Gonçalves' son, Jorge Gonçalves, was also a professional footballer.
  • He died on 29 December 2016 at the age of 80 after being hospitalized for kidney problems.

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