Vladimir David Bigorra López (born August 9, 1954) is a retired

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defender from Chile, who represented his native country at the

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, wearing the number four jersey. He played for several clubs in Chile, including Universidad de Chile. After his active football career Bigorra became a football manager.

Career

After he retired from playing in 1992, Bigorra spent several years coaching the Chile national team at various youth levels. He enjoyed success, leading the

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to the

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finals in Egypt. Bigorra would later manage Chilean clubs, including Deportes Puerto Montt during 2001.

References

Weltfussball profile

External links

* * 1954 births Living people Chilean football managers Chilean footballers Cobresal footballers Universidad de Chile footballers Association football defenders Chile international footballers 1982 FIFA World Cup players Place of birth missing (living people) Unión Española managers Chile national under-20 football team managers {{Chile-footy-defender-stub