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My Take
José Luis Chilavert remains, to me, one of the most thrilling goalkeepers football ever produced. The 188 cm Paraguayan from Luque did something almost unthinkable: he took free kicks and penalties himself and scored, turning the last line of defense into an attacking weapon. Across Vélez Sarsfield, San Lorenzo, Real Zaragoza, Strasbourg, and his national team, he carried a Leo's regal swagger and a famously combative mouth that made him impossible to ignore. What I prize is the audacity behind it; that was conviction as much as technique. Mavericks like him are exactly why this sport stays endlessly fascinating to watch.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Luis Chilavert
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・ルイス・チラベルト
- Reading
- ほせ・るいす・ちらべると
- Born
- July 27, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
- Origin
- Luque, Central Department, Paraguay
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was José Luis Chilavert born?
Born July 27, 1965 (age 60).
Where is José Luis Chilavert from?
José Luis Chilavert is from Luque, Central Department, Paraguay.
What does José Luis Chilavert do?
José Luis Chilavert works as association football player.
How tall is José Luis Chilavert?
José Luis Chilavert is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.