The former defender Hugo Villaverdeglory of Independentdied this Sunday at the age of 70.
The news was confirmed by the Avellaneda club through its social networks.
“With deep pain we say goodbye to Hugo Villaverde, glory of Club Atlético Independiente, symbol of an era, idol of entire generations and exquisite central defender,” the post on the Independiente accounts began.
And they continued: “He won seven titles in the institution, but the most important thing is that he left an enormous legacy as a footballer and as a person to all those who were lucky enough to know him.”
Finally, they sent “a big hug to his family and friends. We love you Hugo, always in the heart of the King of Cups’ family.”
Villaverde began his career as a professional in Columbus of Santa Fewhere he played 57 games between 1973 and 1975.
In 1976 it was acquired by Independiente, where it had its greatest successes. In the “Red” he played 412 games until he retired in 1989.
During that glorious stage, Villaverde won the National Tournament in 1977 and 1978, the Metropolitan Tournament in 1983 and the First Division tournament in the 1988/89 season.
At the international level, he was part of the teams that won the 1976 Inter-American Cup, the 1984 Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup that same year, in which they defeated Liverpool of England 1-0 with a goal from José Percudani at 6 minutes. of game.
Colón also released a statement on his social networks, in which he lamented the death of Villaverde, whom they defined as “a figure and symbol of the 1970s and a member of a defense that is remembered by heart to this day.”
Despite being considered one of the best defenders that Argentine football had, he did not have many opportunities with the National Team. He made his debut with the “Albiceleste” in a match against Bulgaria in 1979.. He also played against the Netherlands in a match that ended 0-0 and his last match representing Argentina was in 1980, against Ireland and on River’s field.
Source: Ambito
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