José Luis Chilavert

Paraguayan football goalkeeper

José Luis Chilavert - Paraguayan football goalkeeper
Born

July 27th, 1965
59 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Paraguay

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A former professional football goalkeeper, gained recognition for exceptional goalkeeping skills. Played for clubs such as Velez Sarsfield, Real Zaragoza, and the Paraguay national team. Achieved notable success with Velez, winning multiple domestic titles and the Copa Libertadores in 1994. Renowned for scoring goals as a goalkeeper, particularly from free kicks, showcasing unique versatility for a player in this position.

Won Copa Libertadores with Velez Sarsfield in 1994

Named South American Footballer of the Year in 1995

Scored 62 goals in professional career as a goalkeeper

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