Gustavo Peña
Mexican footballer (1942–2021)
Gustavo Peña Velasco (22 November 1942 – 19 January 2021) was a Mexican football defender and manager. He was born in Talpa de Allende, Mexico. He made 82 appearances for the national football team between 1961 and 1974.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Gustavo Peña Velasco | ||
Date of birth | 22 November 1942 | ||
Place of birth | Talpa de Allende, Mexico | ||
Date of death | 19 January 2021 | (aged 78)||
Place of death | Mexico City, Mexico | ||
Height | 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1960–1967 | Oro Guadalajara | ||
1967–1970 | Cruz Azul | ||
1970–1973 | Jalisco | ||
1973–1976 | Monterrey | ||
1976–1977 | Laguna | 3 | (0) |
National team | |||
1961–1974 | Mexico | 82 | (3) |
Teams managed | |||
1977–1978 | Tampico Madero | ||
1978–1979 | Leones Negros | ||
1979 | Monterrey | ||
1979 | Mexico | ||
1980–1983 | Tampico Madero | ||
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
Peña died on 19 January 2021, aged 78.[1]
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