Atilio López
| Personal information | ||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Higinio Atilio López Riveros | |||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 5 February 1925 | |||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Villarrica, Paraguay | |||||||||||||
| Date of death | 14 July 2016 (aged 91) | |||||||||||||
| Position(s) |
Striker | |||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||||||
| 1943–1950 | Guaraní | ? | (?) | |||||||||||
| 1950–1952 | Boca Juniors (Cali) | ? | (?) | |||||||||||
| 1953 |
Atlético Chalaco | ? | (13) | |||||||||||
| 1953–1956 | Atlético Madrid | ? | (?) | |||||||||||
| 1956 | Atlético Chalaco | ? | (1) | |||||||||||
| 1957 |
Grêmio | ? | (0) | |||||||||||
| 1958–1961 |
Aucas | ? | (?) | |||||||||||
| 1962 |
Nacional (Paraguay) | ? | (?) | |||||||||||
| 1962 | Pettirossi (Encarnación) | |||||||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||||||
| 1950–1953 | Paraguay | 12 | (5) | |||||||||||
Medal record
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| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | ||||||||||||||
Higinio Atilio López Riveros (5 February 1925 – 14 July 2016) was a Paraguayan
Club career
At the club level, he played for teams like
International career
On 30 April 1950, López made his international debut for Paraguay during a friendly against Uruguay, scoring once in the 3-2 win.[5][6]
López was selected in Paraguay’s
He was also in Paraguay’s squad for the 1953 South American Championship, playing all seven games and scoring three goals.[11] During the final against Brazil, he played his 12th and last cap and scored his 5th and last goal with Paraguay.[12]
As coach
After retiring from football as a player, López managed Paraguayan First Division teams like Sportivo Luqueño, Guaraní and Club Libertad. He was also in charge of the youth divisions of several teams around the country.[citation needed]
Titles
| Season | Team | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Guaraní | Paraguayan 1st division
|
1953 |
Paraguay | Copa America
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| 1959 | Aucas |
Ecuador Championship |
References
- ^ Nicolas. "Falleció el gran Atilio López, campeón de América del 53 - A.P.F. - Asociación Paraguaya de Futbol". apf.org.py. Archived from the original on 21 August 2016. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "FIFA Tournaments - Players & Coaches - Atilio LOPEZ". FIFA. Archived from the original on 2 April 2009. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Archivo no encontrado". abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 10 December 2018. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ Color, ABC. "- ABC Color". abc.com.py. Archived from the original on 13 August 2011. Retrieved 26 July 2016.
- ^ "Paraguay v Uruguay, 30 April 1950". 11v11. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Atilio López Football Player". 11v11. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil : Paraguay". FIFA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil : Sweden Paraguay". FIFA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil : Italy Paraguay". FIFA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil : Sweden Paraguay". FIFA. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "South American Championship 1953". RSSSF. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
- ^ "Atilio López Football Player". 11v11. Retrieved 30 January 2024.
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