Luis Enrique Vera Martineau (born 9 March 1973 in

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) is a retired

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for Caracas FC and

. He is nicknamed "El Pájaro".

Club career

Vera has played club football for Minervén,

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, Caracas FC and

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International career

He has played over 50 times for Venezuela national team and was a participant at the

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International goals

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1973 births Living people Sportspeople from Ciudad Bolívar Venezuelan men's footballers Venezuela men's international footballers 2001 Copa América players 2007 Copa América players Minervén S.C. players Zulia F.C. players Caracas FC players Monagas S.C. players Real Esppor Club players Men's association football midfielders Mineros de Guayana managers Zamora F.C. managers Angostura F.C. managers {{Venezuela-footy-midfielder-stub