Gerónimo Ovelar Explained

Gerónimo Ovelar
Fullname:Gerónimo Ovelar Basualdo
Birth Date:30 September 1951
Birth Place:Lambaré, Paraguay
Position:Central defender
Years1:1969–1981
Clubs1:Cerro Porteño
Years2:1981–1985
Clubs2:Guaraní
Years3:1985–1987
Clubs3:Atlético Colegiales
Nationalyears1:1979
Nationalteam1:Paraguay
Nationalcaps1:3
Nationalgoals1:0

Gerónimo Ovelar (born 30 September 1951) is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played for Paraguay, as a central defender.

Club career

Born in Lambaré, Paraguay, Ovelar began his career at Cerro Porteño, before joining Guaraní.

International career

Ovelar made three appearances for Paraguay in 1979, being part of the squad that lifted the 1979 Copa América.[1]

Personal life

Ovelar's grandson is current Cerro Porteño forward Fernando Ovelar.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Histórico gol de Fernando Ovelar para Cerro Porteño... ¡con 14 años!. 4 November 2018. 4 November 2018. Marca. es.
  2. News: Extra. 30 October 2018 . Fernando Ovelar, un nene que pisa fuerte. 22. es.