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José Santamaría was born on July 31, 1929 in Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay and was credited as an association football player and association football coach. The listed height was 179 cm.
My Take
José Santamaría earns my deepest respect. Eighteen years across Nacional and Real Madrid, twelve trophies including four European Cups, all anchored from the unglamorous heart of defence. What fascinates me most is his dual international identity, representing both Uruguay and Spain at a time when crossing footballing borders was rare. Defenders rarely get the romance that strikers do, but I have always believed the great centre-backs are the true spine of a side. His passing in 2026 closed a chapter on a golden era, and I find myself drawn far more to his quiet command than to any flashier contemporary.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- José Santamaría
- Name (Japanese)
- ホセ・サンタマリア
- Reading
- ほせ・さんたまりあ
- Born
- July 31, 1929
- Origin
- Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay
- Height
- 179 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Snake
2. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.joseemiliosantamaria.com
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jos%C3%A9%20Santamar%C3%ADa
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%83%9B%E3%82%BB%E3%83%BB%E3%82%B5%E3%83%B3%E3%82%BF%E3%83%9E%E3%83%AA%E3%82%A2
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q503248
3. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was José Santamaría born?
Born July 31, 1929.
Where was José Santamaría from?
José Santamaría was from Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay.
What did José Santamaría do?
José Santamaría worked as association football player, association football coach.
How tall was José Santamaría?
José Santamaría was 179 cm.
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