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Luis Suárez

Spanish footballer

Died when: 88 years 68 days (1058 months)
Star Sign: Taurus

 

Luis Suárez

Luis Suárez Miramontes (Spanish pronunciation: ['lwis 'swa?e? mi?a'montes]; born 2 May 1935) is a Spanish former professional footballer and manager.

He played as a midfielder for Deportivo de La Coruña, España Industrial, FC Barcelona, Inter Milan, Sampdoria and the Spain national team.

Suárez is regarded as one of the greatest Spanish football players of all time.He was noted for his elegant, fluid, graceful style of play.

Nicknamed El Arquitecto – The Architect – Suárez was noted for his perceptive passing and explosive shot, and in 1960, he became the first and only male Spanish-born player to win the Ballon d'Or.

In 1964, he helped Spain win the European Championship.Suárez originally achieved prominence as a creative inside forward, or attacking midfielder in modern terms, for the great Barcelona team of the 1950s before he joined Inter Milan where he reached his prime as deep-lying playmaker for the legendary Grande Inter team of the 1960s.

He played a pivotal role in the success of Herrera's Inter Milan side, and was one of the primary creative forces in the squad, due to his skill on the ball, vision, and passing range.

He retired as a player in 1973, after three seasons at Sampdoria.Suárez subsequently began a career as a coach and has managed Inter Milan on three occasions, the last two on a caretaker basis.

Suárez has also coached both Spain U21s and the senior Spain team.He was in charge of the latter for 27 games and led them to the second round of the 1990 World Cup.

He has also coached several Italian and Spanish club sides.He is currently a scout for Inter Milan.


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