Juan Bautista Villalba
Juan Bautista Villalba Maldonado (29 August 1924 in Luque – 18 April 2003) was a Paraguayan footballer who played as a striker.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Bautista Villalba Maldonado | ||
| Date of birth | 29 August 1924 | ||
| Place of birth | Luque, Paraguay | ||
| Date of death | 18 April 2003 (aged 78) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1940–1941 | Gral. Aquino | ? | (?) |
| 1941–1947 | Sportivo Luqueño | ? | (?) |
| 1947–1948 | CA Huracán | ? | (?) |
| 1948–1950 | Boca Juniors (Cali) | ? | (?) |
| 1953–1954 | Olimpia | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1945–1947 | Paraguay | 14 | (10) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Villalba was a striker, known for his great scoring ability and speed. He played for the Paraguayan national football team between 1945 and 1947, scoring ten goals. Unfortunately, Villalba had to retire early from football at the age of 30 due to injuries.[2]
References
- "Adiós a Juan Bautista Villalba" (in Spanish). Diario ABC Color. 22 April 2003. Retrieved 24 October 2011.
- Hábil y notable puntero zurdo Archived 4 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
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