Severiano Irala

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Severiano Irala Núñez (died 12 March 2012) was a Paraguayan footballer who played as a forward.[1][2] He represented Cerro Porteño and Club Olimpia in his native country, Greek club Panathinaikos, and Mexican side Deportivo Toluca.[3] He also played for the Paraguay national team from 1968 to 1972, making seven appearances and scoring three goals.[1]

Career[edit]

Nicknamed "El Taladro" (English: "the drill") for his ability to pierce defences, Irala won the Paraguayan Primera División with Cerro Porteño in 1970, 1972, 1973, and 1974.[4]

Death[edit]

Irala died on 12 March 2012.[4]

Honours[edit]

Cerro Porteño

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Severiano Irala". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 18 February 2021.
  2. ^ Severiano Irala at WorldFootball.net
  3. ^ Panathinaikos foreign players
  4. ^ a b c Troche, José María (12 March 2012). ""Taladro" Irala jugará en el cielo" ["Drill" Irala will play in heaven]. ABC Color (in Spanish). Retrieved 18 February 2021.