Vladimir David Bigorra López (born August 9, 1954) is a retired football defender from Chile, who represented his native country at the 1982 FIFA World Cup, wearing the number four jersey. He played for several clubs in Chile, including Universidad de Chile. After his active football career Bigorra became a football manager.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Vladimir David Bigorra López | ||
Date of birth | (1954-08-09) August 9, 1954 (age 68) | ||
Place of birth | Chile | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1972–1983 | Universidad de Chile | 377 | (8) |
1984–1990 | Cobresal | 192 | (3) |
Total | 569 | (11) | |
National team | |||
1974–1987 | Chile | 21 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
After he retired from playing in 1992, Bigorra spent several years coaching the Chilean national team at various youth levels. He enjoyed success, leading the Chile national under-17 football team to the 1997 FIFA U-17 World Championship finals in Egypt.[1]
Bigorra would later manage Chilean clubs, including Deportes Puerto Montt during 2001.[2]
Chile squad – 1982 FIFA World Cup | ||
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Unión Española – managers | |
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