León Fernando Villa Arango (born 12 January 1960) is a former professional Colombian football defender who played in the 1990 FIFA World Cup for the Colombia national football team.[1]

León Villa
Personal information
Full name León Fernando Villa Arango
Date of birth (1960-01-12) January 12, 1960 (age 64)
Place of birth Colombia
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1982–1992 Atlético Nacional 307 (6)
1993–1994 Deportes Quindío 67 (1)
Total 374 (7)
International career
1989–1990 Colombia 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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Born in Medellín, Villa played professional football for Independiente Medellín, Atlético Nacional and Deportes Quindío. He won the 1989 Copa Libertadores with Nacional.[2]

After he retired from playing, Villa became a football coach. He managed Quindío in 1994.[2]

References

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  1. ^ León VillaFIFA competition record (archived)
  2. ^ a b Ruiz M., Juan Guillermo (12 January 2012). "Un día como hoy en el fútbol: Enero 12" [On this day in football: January 12]. GolGolGol Futbol.