Juan Hugo de los Ángeles Valdivia Parra (unknown – 2017), known as Hugo Valdivia, was a

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player and manager who worked in Chile and Peru.

Career

As a player, Valdivia played for the La Serena city team alongside players such as Juan Koscina. At professional level, he played at the Chilean top division for Deportes La Serena (1966–68), Everton (1969), Universidad de Chile (1969) and

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(1972–76). As a football coach, he was widely related to his hometown club, Deportes La Serena, coaching them by first time in the 1986 Segunda División. He also led them in 1991, 1994 and 2000. In 1992, he led the classic rival, Coquimbo Unido, at the top division. In the second half 1989, he moved to Peru and led in the Peruvian top division, saving them from relegation.

Personal life

In addition to his football career, he was a nornal teacher.

Legacy

As a recognition for his contributions in football, the Municipality of La Serena made him a tribute in December 2016. In addition, the Football Labor Trade League of La Serena made him a posthumous tribute in 2019 and gave his name, "Juan Hugo Valdivia Parra", to its tournament in 2018. He also was an active citizen, leading social group such as Club Social Adulto Mayor "Rojinos de Verdad" (Senior Social Club "Real ''Rojinos''").

References

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