Date of birth 1939 | Playing position Name Francisco Zamora | |
Full name Francisco Zamora Salinas Date of death April 8, 2002(2002-04-08) (aged 62) Place of death |
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Francisco Zamora Salinas (1939 – † April 8, 2002) was a famous football player from El Salvador. He retired in 1973.
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- Juan francisco zamora cabanillas em sua homenagem
- volver y el dia que me quieras
- Club career
- International career
- Death
- References
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Club career
Born in Honduras, Zamora began his footballing career at Heligueras in Honduras and later transferred to Guatemalan powerhouse Municipal before coming to El Salvador where he spent his life there even becoming a Salvadoran citizen.
He first played for Municipal de Sonsonate before transferring to Salvadoran giants Alianza where he spent sixteen years there as both player (1964-1973) and assistant coach/reserve player (1974-1979) after which he retired and became a coach. As a player, he won the 1966 and 1967 league titles in a team also featuring players like José Quintanilla and Roberto Rivas.
Zamora went on to coach Platense, C.D. Vendaval, El Roble, San Nicolás de Tonacatepeque and Alianza.
International career
Nicknamed El Tigre, after becoming a Salvadoran citizen he went on to represent El Salvador.
Death
Zamora died of on 8 April 2002, aged 63. Zamora had three sons Frank Zamora, Allan Zamora and Francisco Zamora Jr.