Jesús Bermúdez
Bolivian footballer (1902-1945)
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Jesús Bermúdez Tórrez[1] (24 January 1902 – 3 January 1945) was a Bolivian footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was a member of the Bolivia national team in the 1926 South American Championship, the 1927 South American Championship, and the 1930 FIFA World Cup.[2] He saved 45 goals in 8 games.
Full name
Jesús Bermudez Tórrez
Date of birth
24 January 1902
Date of death
3 January 1945 (aged 42)
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Jesús Bermúdez during 1930 FIFA World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jesús Bermudez Tórrez | ||
| Date of birth | 24 January 1902 | ||
| Place of birth | Oruro, Bolivia | ||
| Date of death | 3 January 1945 (aged 42) | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1925–1932 | Oruro Royal | ||
| International career | |||
| 1926–1930 | Bolivia | 8 | (0) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
He played for Oruro Royal. Oruro stadium, Estadio Jesús Bermúdez, is named after him.[3]
