Julio Edgar Gaviria Arenas (1 April 1945 – 30 March 2009) was a Colombian footballer.[1]

Julio Edgar Gaviria
Personal information
Full name Julio Edgar Gaviria Arenas
Date of birth (1945-04-01)1 April 1945
Place of birth Medellín, Colombia
Date of death March 30, 2009(2009-03-30) (aged 63)
Place of death Medellín, Colombia
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1978 Millonarios
1979–1981 América de Cali
International career
1967–1970 Colombia
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Gaviria was the son of former goalkeeper Julio "Chonto" Gaviria. He played as a defender for several clubs in Colombia, including Millonarios and América de Cali, where he won championships in 1972 and 1979.[2]

International career

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Gaviria also made appearances for the Colombia national football team, and was selected to play at the South American Championship 1967.[3]

Death

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Gaviria died in Medellín on 30 March 2009.[4]

Honors

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References

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  1. ^ "Falleció el 'Chonto' Gaviria". Colprensa. 30 March 2009. Archived from the original on 4 May 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2009.
  2. ^ "Colombia - Championship Winning Teams 1948-2000". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 April 2009.
  3. ^ "Southamerican Championship 1967". RSSSF. Retrieved 29 April 2009.
  4. ^ "Fallece el ex futbolista colombiano 'Chonto' Gaviria". The Associated Press. 31 March 2009. Retrieved 29 April 2009. [dead link]
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