Omar Hugo Gómez (3 October 1955 – 4 May 2021) nicknamed Indio (Indian)[1] was an Argentine footballer, best known for his time as player for Quilmes Atlético Club (1974–1978) where he distinguished himself for his classic gambetas (Dribbling).[2][3]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Omar Hugo Gómez | ||
Date of birth | (1955-10-03)3 October 1955 | ||
Place of birth | Quilmes, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Date of death | 4 May 2021(2021-05-04) (aged 65) | ||
Place of death | Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1974–1978 | Quilmes Atlético Club | ||
1979 | Newell's Old Boys | ||
1979 | Dallas Tornado | ||
1980–1985 | MISL (USA) Indoor soccer | ||
1986 | Defensa y Justicia | ||
1987–1990 | Quilmes Atlético Club | ||
1991 | MISL (USA) Indoor soccer | ||
Teams managed | |||
2000 | Club Cerro Porteño (Presidente Franco) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Gómez was champion of the 1978 Argentine Primera División tournament with Quilmes.[1] During his career at the club, he ascended twice, one in 1975 to the Primera División and one to the Primera Nacional in 1986–1987.[1] As manager, he worked with Club Cerro Porteño Presidente Franco in 2000 in Paraguay.[1] He also played in Paraguay as well as other Argentine clubs, such as Newell's Old Boys and Defensa y Justicia.[3] Gómez also took part in indoor football in the United States, playing in Kansas, Dallas and New York.[3]
Gómez died from COVID-19 on 4 May 2021, in Florencio Varela, Buenos Aires, at the age of 65.[1][3]
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