Eduardo Santana (November 29, 1958 – October 19, 2023) was a Brazilian

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player and manager. He last coached

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in the Segunda División de Fútbol Salvadoreño of

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Playing career

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, Santana played for several clubs in Guatemala Xelajú (1981–1983), Aurora (1984–85), Municipal (1988), Deportivo Suchitepéquez (1989), Escuintla (1991–92), and Juventud Retalteca (1993–1994). He scored 52 goals.

Death

On October 19, 2023, while coaching second division side Barillas FC, Santana suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead.

Honours

Players

Aurora F.C. *

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: 1984 Olimpia * Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Honduras: 1987–1988

Manager

Alianza F.C. *

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References

External links

Eduardo Santana, técnico del Balboa
– El Gráfico
Eduardo Santana
at playmakerstats.com (English version of ceroacero.es)

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