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Gerónimo Ovelar

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Gerónimo Ovelar
Personal information
Full name Gerónimo Ovelar Basualdo
Place of birth Lambaré, Paraguay
Position(s) Central defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1969–1981 Cerro Porteño
1981–1985 Guaraní
1985–1987 Atlético Colegiales
International career
1979 Paraguay 3 (0)
Medal record
Representing  Paraguay
Winner Copa América 1979
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gerónimo Ovelar is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played for Paraguay, as a central defender.

Club career

Born in Lambaré, Paraguay, Ovelar began his career at Cerro Porteño, before joining Guaraní.[1]

International career

Ovelar made three appearances for Paraguay in 1979, being part of the squad that lifted the 1979 Copa América.[2]

Personal life

Ovelar's grandson is current Cerro Porteño forward Fernando Ovelar.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Gerónimo Ovelar". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  2. ^ "Histórico gol de Fernando Ovelar para Cerro Porteño... ¡con 14 años!" (in Spanish). Marca. 4 November 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
  3. ^ "Fernando Ovelar, un nene que pisa fuerte" (in Spanish). Extra. 30 October 2018. p. 22.