Santiago Gutiérrez Calle (15 August 1945 – 22 November 2023) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a defender.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Santiago Gutiérrez Calle[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 15 August 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Laredo, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 22 November 2023 (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Santander, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Laredo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1969 | Rayo Cantabria | ||
| 1969–1977 | Racing de Santander | 143 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
editBorn in Laredo,[1] Gutiérrez Calle spent his early career with Laredo and Rayo Cantabria.[2] He then played for Racing de Santander, retiring in 1977 following an Achilles injury, having made 191 appearances for the club.[2] He then became a coach with the club, remaining until his retirement in 2007.[2] A training pitch at Racing's facility was named after him in 2021.[2]
Death
editGutiérrez Calle died in Santander on 22 November 2023, at the age of 78.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Santi, Santiago Gutiérrez Calle - Footballer |". BDFutbol.
- ^ a b c d "Adiós a Santi Gutiérrez Calle, un hombre de fútbol". eldiariocantabria.es. 22 November 2023.
- ^ Falagán, Aser (22 November 2023). "Adiós al mito de La Albericia". El Diario Montañés.