José Luis Luna, former champion striker with Vélez Sarsfield, died

José Luis Luna, former champion striker with Vélez Sarsfield, died

The attacker, who played for the Velez entity between 1968 and 1970 (91 games, 17 goals), had made his debut in the First Division with the Argentinos Juniors shirt in the 1959 season, serving as a substitute for Manuel Canseco.

Skillful with the ball at his feet and recognized for the quality of the centers he executed in motion, Luna converted Vélez’s goal in the 1-1 draw with River Plate, at the San Lorenzo stadium in December ’68, a result that made it possible title for the club that -at that time- was chaired by José Amalfitani.

Luna also wore the shirts of River Plate (1961; 5 games, 2 goals); Atlanta (1962-1965; 1972; 104 games, 11 goals); Boca Juniors (1966-1967; 34 games, 7 goals) and Racing (1971; 14 games, one goal).

He also joined the Argentine team that was preparing to participate in the 1966 England World Cup and played in six matches.

Source: Ambito

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