Alejandro Villanueva 1908 – 1944

Biography

Alejandro Villanueva was born on June 4, 1908, in Lima, Peru, during a time of great change in his nation. He devoted his life to football, the sport that captivated the hearts of Peruvians and provided him with purpose and passion. Throughout his career, he became part of the vibrant athletic community that defined early twentieth-century Lima, contributing to the development of the sport in his homeland.

Villanueva’s life was cut short when he passed away on April 11, 1944, at the age of thirty-five. He succumbed to tuberculosis, a disease that claimed many lives during that era. His death marked the end of a life lived in service to a sport he loved, leaving behind memories of his dedication to football and his contributions to Peru’s athletic heritage.

Today, Alejandro Villanueva rests at Presbítero Matias Maestro cemetery in Lima, where he is remembered as part of Peru’s footballing history. Though his years were few, his legacy endures in the annals of Peruvian sports, a testament to a man who gave his energy and talent to the beautiful game.