Eduardo René Valenzuela Becker (born April 20, 1955), known as René Valenzuela, is a Chilean former

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who played as a defender.

Career

Valenzuela represented his native country at the

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, wearing the number three jersey. He played for several clubs in Chile, including Universidad Católica. For

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he played 46 matches between 1979 and 1985. Following his retirement, he has worked as coach at youth level in academies such as Universidad Catolica Academy in

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, just like another former players such as

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, among others.

Honours

Universidad Católica *

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* Copa Polla Gol:

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* Copa República:

Unión Española * : 1989

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René Valenzuela
at Weltfussball * 1955 births Living people Footballers from Concepción, Chile Chilean men's footballers Chilean expatriate men's footballers Chile men's international footballers Chilean Primera División players Liga MX players Deportes Concepción (Chile) footballers O'Higgins F.C. footballers Club Deportivo Universidad Católica footballers Unión Española footballers Men's association football defenders 1979 Copa América players 1982 FIFA World Cup players 1983 Copa América players Chilean expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Chilean football managers 20th-century Chilean sportsmen {{Chile-footy-defender-stub