Yimvert Berroterán
Venezuelan footballer (2008–2026)
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Yimvert Berroterán (4 May 2008 – 26 June 2026) was a Venezuelan footballer who played as a forward.
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| Date of birth | 4 May 2008 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Caracas, Venezuela | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 26 June 2026 (aged 18) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | La Guaira, Venezuela | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward[1] | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025–2026 | Universidad Central | 4 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
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| 2024 | Venezuela U15 | 4 | (2) | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | Venezuela U17 | 17 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| 2026 | Venezuela U20 | 3 | (0) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||
Club career
Berroterán made his debut for Universidad Central on 20 April 2025, in a 2–0 win against Rayo Zuliano. He later played three matches during the 2026 season.[2]
International career
In March 2025, Berroterán was called up to Venezuela's under-17 team for the 2025 South American U-17 Championship. He scored twice during the tournament, in the opening match against Bolivia,[3][4] and in the third-place match against Chile.[5] He was later included in Venezuela's 2025 FIFA U-17 World Cup squad on 1 November,[6] and played three matches as they topped their group, beating England in the process.[7] In total, he scored three goals in 17 matches for the under-17s.[8]
In June 2026, he played three matches for Venezuela's under-20 national team at the 2026 Maurice Revello Tournament.[9][10]
Death
Following the 2026 Venezuela earthquakes, Berroterán was found dead on 26 June 2026, at the age of 18,[7][11] alongside his partner.[10][12]
Honours
Venezuela U17
- South American U-17 Championship third place: 2025