Julio Edgar Gaviria
Colombian footballer (1945-2009)
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Julio Edgar Gaviria Arenas (1 April 1945 – 30 March 2009) was a Colombian footballer.[1]
Full name
Julio Edgar Gaviria Arenas
Date of birth
1 April 1945
Date of death
March 30, 2009 (aged 63)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julio Edgar Gaviria Arenas | ||
| Date of birth | 1 April 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Medellín, Colombia | ||
| Date of death | March 30, 2009 (aged 63) | ||
| Place of death | Medellín, Colombia | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968–1978 | Millonarios | ||
| 1979–1981 | América de Cali | ||
| International career | |||
| 1967–1970 | Colombia | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Gaviria was the son of former goalkeeper Julio "Chonto" Gaviria. He played as a defender for several clubs in Colombia, including Millonarios and América de Cali, where he won championships in 1972 and 1979.[2]
International career
Gaviria also made appearances for the Colombia national football team, and was selected to play at the South American Championship 1967.[3]
Death
Honors
- Colombian Championship: 1972, 1979
