Beethoven Javier
Uruguayan footballer (1947–2017)
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Beethoven Javier (20 June 1947 – 9 August 2017), nicknamed "Cuco", was a Uruguayan former football player and coach. Javier played the left wing position.[1]
Full name
Beethoven Alberto Javier Silva
Date of birth
20 June 1947
Place of birth
Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
Date of death
9 August 2017 (aged 70)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Beethoven Alberto Javier Silva | ||
| Date of birth | 20 June 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Treinta y Tres, Uruguay | ||
| Date of death | 9 August 2017 (aged 70) | ||
| Position | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968–1969 | Nacional | 2 | (0) |
| 1974–1978 | Defensor Sporting | 31 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 1976–1977 | Uruguay | 5 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
In his professional career, Javier started at left wing for Defensor Sporting Club during their championship 1976 season. He also played for River Plate, Colón, Rentistas and Huracán Buceo.[2]
International career
Javier made five appearances for the Uruguay national team in 1976 and 1977.[3]
Managerial career
Javier coached Huracán Buceo, Central Español and Miramar Misiones.[4][5]
Death
Javier died on 9 August 2017, at the age of 70.[6]
