Julio Canessa (footballer)

Julio César Canessa Zucco (born 23 March 1958 in Uruguay) is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a defender.

Julio Canessa
Personal information
Full name Julio César Canessa Zucco
Date of birth (1958-03-23) 23 March 1958 (age 66)
Place of birth Uruguay
Position(s) Defender[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1979–1981 Atlas F.C.
1981–1982 Tecos
1982–1983 Club Necaxa
1983–1984 Club León
1984–1985 Atlético Potosino
1985 Peñarol
1987–1988 Atlante
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career edit

Canessa moved to Mexico in 1979 joining Atlas F.C., after having been offered $4,000, a house and a car.[2]

Personal life edit

Canessa was married to Mexican singer Lupita D'Alessio from 1984 to 1985.[3][4] He took up Mexican citizenship.[2]

References edit

  1. ^ Julio Canessa at BDFA (in Spanish)
  2. ^ a b "Julio Canessa y su sueño de dirigir en Uruguay" [Julio Canessa and his dream of coaching in Uruguay]. La Red 21 (in Spanish). 31 January 2005. Retrieved 17 August 2023.
  3. ^ Lupita D’Alessio y su boda con Julio Canessa por despecho a Carlos Reinoso milenio.com
  4. ^ Así es como Lupita D’Alessio se casó con el exfutbolista Julio Canessa por despecho lasestrellas.tv (Archived)