Juan Guedes

UD Las Palmas footballer · 1942–1971

Juan Guedes
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UD Las Palmas footballer

Juan Guedes, 'El Mariscal', was an essential figure of historic UD Las Palmas and died very young, aged only 28.

Early life

Juan Guedes, born in Carrizal de Ingenio, Gran Canaria, was an essential figure of historic UD Las Palmas. Known as 'El Mariscal', he stood out for his authority and his ability to organise play from deeper positions.

Historical role

He belonged to the great yellow generation that took the club among Spain's best teams. His early death at only 28 added a tragic dimension to a career that had already left a deep mark.

Legacy

His memory remains tied to UD Las Palmas and to one of Canarian football's brightest periods.

Timeline

  1. 1942 Juan Guedes is born in Ingenio, Gran Canaria.
  2. 1971 Juan Guedes dies in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

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