Carlos Muñoz (Ecuadorian footballer)

Carlos Antonio Muñoz Martínez (13 November 1964 – 26 December 1993) was an Ecuadorian football forward, who was nicknamed "Frentón".

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Muñoz and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Carlos Muñoz
Personal information
Full name Carlos Antonio Muñoz Martínez
Date of birth (1964-11-13)13 November 1964
Place of birth Machala, Ecuador
Date of death December 26, 1993(1993-12-26) (aged 29)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1984 Everest
1985 Olmedo
1986 Audaz Octubrino
1987–1989 Filanbanco
1990–1993 Barcelona (66)
National team
1987–1992 Ecuador 35 (4)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Club career

Born in Machala,[1] Muñoz started his career at Everest and played for Olmedo, Audaz Octubrino, Filanbanco and Barcelona.[2]

International career

Born in Guayaquil he was a member of the Ecuador national football team for four years, and obtained a total number of 35 caps during his career, scoring four goals.[3] He made his debut on 15 March 1989 in a friendly against Brazil.

Personal life and death

Muñoz died in a car accident on 26 December 1993. He was survived by his son Carlos Antonio Muñoz Vergara, daughter Maria Muñoz Vergara and wife Violeta Vergara.

Honours

Club

Individual

References
  1. Carlos Muñoz Martínez, un homenaje al ídolo Archived 2016-02-22 at the Wayback Machine - Vavel (in Spanish)
  2. Hoy se recuerdan 20 años de la muerte de Carlos 'frentón' Muñoz - Ecuavisa (in Spanish)
  3. Ecuador record international footballers at rsssf


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