Beethoven Javier

Beethoven Javier (June 20, 1947 – August 9, 2017[1]), nicknamed "Cuco", was a Uruguayan former football player and coach. Javier played the left wing position.[2]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Javier and the second or maternal family name is Silva.
Beethoven Javier
Personal information
Full name Beethoven Alberto Javier Silva
Date of birth (1947-06-20)20 June 1947
Place of birth Treinta y Tres, Uruguay
Date of death 9 August 2017(2017-08-09) (aged 70)
Position(s) Winger
Club information
Current team
 none
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1968–1969 Nacional 2 (0)
1974–1978 Defensor Sporting 31 (0)
National team
1976–1977 Uruguay 5 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Playing career

Club career

In his professional career, Javier started at left wing for Defensor Sporting Club during their championship 1976 season. He also played for River Plate, Colón, Rentistas and Huracán Buceo.[3]

International career

Javier made five appearances for the Uruguay national football team in 1976 and 1977.[4]

Management career

Javier coached Huracán Buceo, Central Español and Miramar Misiones.[5][6]

References
  1. Falleció Beethoven Javier (in Spanish)
  2. http://www.teledoce.com/especiales/de-la-mancha-macondo-y-otros-sitios/el-defensor-del-76-logro-cambiar-la-historia-porque-todos-estaban-enfocados-en-el-mismo-fin/
  3. http://www.referi.uy/clubes-recordaron-beethoven-javier-n1105985
  4. "Appearances for Uruguay National Team". RSSSF. Archived from the original on 5 June 2009. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  5. "South America: Brawl adds to Peru chaos". ESPNsoccernet. 19 March 2007. Retrieved 9 December 2009.
  6. "Central, en la Conmebol" (in Spanish). La Nacion. 5 August 1998. Retrieved 9 December 2009.


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