Juan de la Cruz Kairuz (born 15 March 1945) is an Argentine former footballer who last played as a defender for Gimnasia.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 15 March 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –1967 | Atlanta | 73 | (0) |
| 1968–1970 | Newell's | 61 | (0) |
| 1971 | San Martín (Tucumán) | 4 | (0) |
| 1973 | Gimnasia | 16 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editHe started playing football at the age of twelve.[1]
Playing career
editHe started his career with Argentine side Atlanta.[2] In 1968, he signed for Argentine side Newell's.[3] He retired from professional football after suffering an injury.[4] Altogether, he made 154 league appearances in the Argentine top flight.
Style of play
editHe mainly operated as a left-back.[5]
Managerial career
editAfter retiring from professional football, he worked as a manager.[6]
References
edit- ^ "la historia secreta de Juan de la Cruz Kairuz". eltucumano.com.
- ^ ""Fue una noche inolvidable para mí"". lagaceta.com.ar.
- ^ "Juan de la Cruz Kairuz, de marcar a Pelé a "marcar" obreros del Ingenio Ledesma". telam.com.ar.
- ^ "La historia de Juan de la Cruz Kairuz".
- ^ "la doble vida de Juan de la Cruz Kairuz, el primer exfutbolista condenado por crímenes de lesa humanidad". rollingstone.com (Archived).
- ^ "Juan de la Cruz Kairuz - Pagina 12 article".
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