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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 1901 | ||
| Place of birth | Paraguay | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Club Nacional | |||
| International career | |||
| 1922–1930 | Paraguay | 30 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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