Teófilo Gutiérrez
Colombian footballer and Copa Libertadores winner
Born
May 17th, 1985
40 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Colombia
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This footballer was born in Colombia and began his professional career with Barranquilla in 2006. He later played for several clubs, including Junior, Racing Club, and River Plate. He achieved notable success with River Plate, winning the Copa Libertadores in 2015. In addition to club success, this player represented Colombia internationally, participating in major tournaments such as the Copa América. His playing style, characterized by skill and attacking prowess, garnered attention from fans and critics alike throughout his career.
Winning the Copa Libertadores with River Plate
Representing Colombia in the Copa América
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