Juan Covarrubias

Juan Carlos Covarrubias Muñoz (born 1961), commonly known as Juan Covarrubias or sometimes El Copihue de cobre y El 10 de la zurda mágica, is a Chilean footballer was plays as Left midfielder in Chile's Primera División.

Juan Covarrubias
Personal information
Full name Juan Carlos Covarrubias Muñoz
Date of birth 1961 (age 5960)
Place of birth Temuco, Chile
Position(s) Left midfielder, Left wing
Club information
Current team
Chuchunco
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1979 Rangers
1980–1982 Green Cross T.
1983–1994 Cobreloa
1995 Everton
1996 Ñublense
National team
1984–? Chile 16 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 15 November 2008
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15 November 2008

Career

Very good technique, played by the banks as a pointer skilfully southpaw, made his debut in 1976 in Talca Rangers, later defended the colors of his hometown of Green Cross Temuco in 1980. Then in 1983 he was part of the cast of Cobreloa and vie for the Copa Libertadores and even wear the shirt of the selection of Chilean football.

In 1995, he arrived at Everton in Viña del Mar and while his contract was for two years chose to leave because of problems in the team. Before ending his career, joined the staff of Ñublense. After finishing his career as a footballer, he devoted himself entirely to his business of moving personnel and cargo transport. Currently serves as the technical manager of football young Ñublense.

Famous striker Marcelo Salas, also born in Temuco, has mentioned Juan Covarrubias as a childhood idol.

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