Vladimir Bigorra

Vladimir David Bigorra López (born August 9, 1954) is a retired football defender from Chile, who represented his native country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, wearing the number four jersey. He played for several clubs in Chile, including Universidad Católica. After his active football career Bigorra became a football manager.

Vladimir Bigorra
Personal information
Full name Vladimir David Bigorra López
Date of birth (1954-08-09) August 9, 1954
Place of birth Chile
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1983 Universidad de Chile 377 (8)
1984–1990 Cobresal 192 (3)
Total 569 (11)
National team
1974–1987 Chile 21 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

After he retired from playing in 1992, Bigorra spent several years coaching the Chilean national team at various youth levels. He enjoyed success, leading the Chile national under-17 football team to the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship finals in Egypt.[1]

Bigorra would later manage Chilean clubs, including Deportes Puerto Montt during 2001.[2]

References

  1. "Bigorra aborda tren al sur" (in Spanish). El Mercurio. 25 December 1999.
  2. "Bigorra, sin salida" [Bigorra, at an end] (in Spanish). El Mercurio. 5 January 2003.


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