Teodoro Fernández

Peruvian footballer and top goal scorer

Teodoro Fernández - Peruvian footballer and top goal scorer
Born

May 20th, 1913
111 years ago

Died

1996
29 years ago — 83 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Peru

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Played as a forward in professional football. Primarily represented Alianza Lima during the 1930s and 1940s. Achieved success in the Peruvian league, becoming one of its all-time leading scorers. Represented Peru in international competitions, including the Copa América, contributing significantly to the team's performance.

Top scorer of the Peruvian Primera División

Represented Peru in the Copa América

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