Jacinto Callero (born 13 February 1945)[1] is a former Uruguayan footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He was part of Uruguay squad that won the 1967 South American Championship on home soil.[2]

Jacinto Callero
Personal information
Date of birth (1945-02-13) 13 February 1945 (age 79)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960-1966 Club Nacional de Football
1967-1972 Rampla Juniors
1973-1977 Defensor Sporting
International career
1967 Uruguay 1 (0)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Uruguay
South American Championship
Winner 1967 Uruguay
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Callero started his career in 1960 at Club Nacional de Football. Then in 1967 he went to Rampla Juniors. In 1973 he went to Defensor Sporting where he finished his career in 1977.[3]

International career

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Callero earned his first and only cap on 04/01/1967 against Romania.[4] He only played the first half as he was substituted by Miguel Ángel Bazzano at halftime.[5]

Then he was named in Uruguay's squad for the 1967 South American Championship that started on their home soil 13 days later.[2] However, he was an unused substitute as Uruguay won the competition.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Jacinto Callero". Atilio. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
  2. ^ a b "South American Championship 1967". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  3. ^ "Jacinto Callero". Soccer ZZ. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Jacinto Callero". AUF. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
  5. ^ "Uruguay vs Rumania". AUF. Retrieved 13 October 2023.
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