Lorenzo Fernández: Biography, Facts and Career
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Lorenzo Fernández (May 20, 1900 – November 16, 1973), nicknamed El Gallego (The Galician), was a Spanish-born Uruguayan footballer. During his career, he played for Capurro, River Plate, Montevideo Wanderers FC and C.A. Peñarol. Fernández also played 31 times and scored 4 goals for the Uruguay national football team, with which he won the 1930 FIFA World Cup, the gold medal at the 1928 Summer Olympics, and the 1926 and 1935 Copa Americas. A center-half in the 2–3–5 footballing system, he once replaced Pedro Cea as an inside-left forward against Peru during a match in 1929 South American Championship and went on to score a hat-trick.
Quick facts about Lorenzo Fernández
- Full name: Lorenzo Fernández
- Born: 1900-05-20
- Nationality: Spain
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q446891
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Who is Lorenzo Fernández?
Lorenzo Fernández (May 20, 1900 – November 16, 1973), nicknamed El Gallego (The Galician), was a Spanish-born Uruguayan footballer.
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Lorenzo Fernández is Spain.
When was Lorenzo Fernández born?
Lorenzo Fernández was born on 1900-05-20.
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