Patricio Urrutia
Ecuadorian footballer, Copa Libertadores winner
Born
October 15th, 1977
47 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ecuador
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A professional footballer from Ecuador, had a successful career primarily as a midfielder. Played for several clubs, most notably LDU Quito, where he won the Copa Libertadores in 2008. Represented the Ecuadorian national team in multiple international competitions, including the FIFA World Cup in 2006. Contributed significantly to team success with leadership and tactical awareness on the field.
Won Copa Libertadores with LDU Quito in 2008
Represented Ecuador in 2006 FIFA World Cup
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