José Fernando Bulnes Zelaya (born 21 October 1946) a.k.a. Azulejo, is a retired Honduran football defender who played for Honduras in the 1982 FIFA World Cup.[2]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | José Fernando Bulnes Zelaya | ||
Date of birth | (1946-10-21) 21 October 1946 (age 75) | ||
Place of birth | Lamaní,[1] Honduras | ||
Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 6+1⁄2 in) | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1963–1964 | Atlético Español | ||
1964–1965 | Universidad | ||
1965–1985 | Olimpia | ||
National team | |||
1969–1982 | Honduras | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Nicknamed Azulejo, Bulnes made his senior debut at 17 and played for Atlético Español, Universidad and Olimpia. He spent a record 20 years with Olimpia in the Honduran national league before retiring in 1985.[3]
Bulnes played for Honduras in the 1960s, 70s and 1980s and represented his country in 12 FIFA World Cup qualification matches[4] and played two games at the 1982 FIFA World Cup at the age of 35.
His final international was the June 1982 World Cup Finals match against Yugoslavia.
Honduras squad – 1982 FIFA World Cup | ||
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