Víctor Etchegaray
Brazilian footballer
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Víctor François Etchegaray (7 April 1878 – 13 July 1915), was an Argentine footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Víctor François Etchegaray | ||
| Date of birth | 7 April 1878 | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 13 July 1915 (aged 37) | ||
| Place of death | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1902–1912 | Fluminense | 85 | (9) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 3 February 2024 | |||
Career
Coming from Argentina with his brother Emile, Víctor Etchegaray was one of the founders of Fluminense FC, in 1902.[1] He participated in winning the first four titles of the Campeonato Carioca.[2]
Regarded as an elegant and distinguished defender, he was captain of the club and frequently asked to referee matches for other clubs in the league, a practice that was common practice at the time.[3] He was also an athlete, being the first champion of the sport for Fluminense, winning the 100 yard race at an event celebrating the coronation of George V.[4]
Honours
- Fluminense
Death
Etchegaray died on 13 July 1915, at age of 37, victim of tuberculosis.[1]