Ángel René Quitral Encina (15 September 1924 – 26 November 1982) was a Chilean football goalkeeper who was part of the national soccer team Chile in the 1950 FIFA World Cup.[1] He also played for Bádminton (1947–1948), Santiago Wanderers (1949–1954), and San Luis de Quillota (1955–1958). He also participated in the 1958 FIFA World Cup Sweden Eliminatory process. He had two titles in his career: 1955 and 1958, second division Championship with San Luis de Quillota, being one of the biggest references until this time for this Club.

René Quitral
Personal information
Full name Ángel René Quitral Encina
Date of birth (1924-09-15)15 September 1924
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Date of death 26 November 1982(1982-11-26) (aged 58)
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2+12 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1947–1948 Bádminton
1949–1954 Santiago Wanderers
1955–1958 San Luis
International career
1950-1957 Chile 7 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Personal life

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Quitral was of Mapuche descent.[2]

Quitral died on 26 November 1982, at the age of 62.

References

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  1. ^ 1950 FIFA World Cup Brazil
  2. ^ Roggero, José (11 August 2021). "Futbolistas weichafes". El Ágora (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 December 2022.
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