Conrad Ross, also known as Conrado Ross (born 8 August 1908) was a Uruguayan

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player and manager.

Early and personal life

Ross was born on 8 August 1908 in

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. His brother was Donaldo Ross.

Career

Ross spent his early career in Uruguay with River Plate (Montevideo) and

Peñarol Club Atlético Peñarol (; English: ''Peñarol Athletic Club'') —also known as ''Carboneros'', ''Aurinegros,'' and (familiarly) ''Manyas''— is a Uruguayan sports club from Montevideo. The name "Peñarol" comes from the Peñarol neigh ...

. Ross began his career in Brazil with Portuguesa in 1923, later playing for Juventude. Ross also spent time as a player in Switzerland with

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and in France with

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. Ross was also player-manager of both clubs. He also managed Brazilian clubs Portuguesa,

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, Guarani and América-SP.

References

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