Carlos Morales Santos
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Carlos Leonardo Morales Santos (born 11 April 1968 in Asunción
) is a former Paraguay
an footballer, who played mainly as an attacking midfielder.
, appearing for eight different clubs in that country (11 overall), and retiring in 2006 at the age of 38. He represented Paraguay
at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
, playing the first half of the 0–0 group stage draw against Bulgaria
and gaining a total of five caps
in one year, since making his debut in 1997 (aged 29).
He is the older brother of another footballer - and midfielder - Argentine
Ángel Matute Morales
. Both played for Club Atlético Independiente
, but in separate spells.
Asunción
Asunción is the capital and largest city of Paraguay.The "Ciudad de Asunción" is an autonomous capital district not part of any department. The metropolitan area, called Gran Asunción, includes the cities of San Lorenzo, Fernando de la Mora, Lambaré, Luque, Mariano Roque Alonso, Ñemby, San...
) is a former Paraguay
Paraguay
Paraguay , officially the Republic of Paraguay , is a landlocked country in South America. It is bordered by Argentina to the south and southwest, Brazil to the east and northeast, and Bolivia to the northwest. Paraguay lies on both banks of the Paraguay River, which runs through the center of the...
an footballer, who played mainly as an attacking midfielder.
Football career
Morales played most of his career in ArgentinaArgentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, appearing for eight different clubs in that country (11 overall), and retiring in 2006 at the age of 38. He represented Paraguay
Paraguay national football team
The Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Paraguayan Football Association and represents Paraguay in men's international football competitions. The team has reached the second round of the World Cup on four occasions . The 2010 trip also featured their first appearance in the...
at the 1998 FIFA World Cup
1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
, playing the first half of the 0–0 group stage draw against Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
and gaining a total of five caps
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
in one year, since making his debut in 1997 (aged 29).
He is the older brother of another footballer - and midfielder - Argentine
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
Ángel Matute Morales
Ángel Morales
Ángel Alejandro Morales Santos , nicknamed Matute, is an Argentine footballer who plays for Club Atlético Huracán in the Argentine Primera División, as an attacking midfielder.-Football career:...
. Both played for Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
, but in separate spells.