Obdulio Varela
Uruguayan footballer (1917–1996)
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Summary
Obdulio Varela was born on September 20, 1917[1], in Montevideo[2]. He died on August 2, 1996[3], in Montevideo[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,192 views/month, #7,218 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Cementerio del Cerro[8]
- Country of citizenship: Uruguay[9]
- Ethnic group: Afro-Uruguayan[10]
- Sex or gender: male[11]
- Member of sports team: Club Atlético Peñarol[12], Montevideo Wanderers Fútbol Club[13], Uruguay men's national football team[14]
- Commons category: Obdulio Varela[15]
- Position played on team / speciality: midfielder[16]
- Sport: association football[17]
- Family name: Varela[18]
- Given name: Obdulio[19]
- Pseudonym: El Negro Jefe[20]
- Participant in: 1954 FIFA World Cup[21], 1950 FIFA World Cup[22], 1942 South American Championship[23], 1945 South American Championship[24], 1946 South American Championship[25]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[26]
- Birth name: Obdulio Jacinto Muiños Varela[27]
- Country for sport: Uruguay[28]
- Name in native language: Obdulio Varela[29]
- Different from: Varela[30]
- Start of work period: 1936[31]
- End of work period: 1955[32]
- Height: 178 cm[33]
- Mass: 80 kg[34]
Why It Matters
Obdulio Varela has Wikipedia articles in 23 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[35] He is known by 31 alternative names across languages and contexts.[36]
FAQs
Where was Obdulio Varela born?
Obdulio Varela was born in Montevideo[2].
Where did Obdulio Varela die?
Obdulio Varela passed away in Montevideo[4].
What did Obdulio Varela do for work?
Obdulio Varela worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].