David Arellano 1901 – 1927

Biography

David Arellano was born on July 29, 1901, in Santiago, Chile, during a transformative era for South American sports. He dedicated his life to football, becoming a notable figure in the sport during the early twentieth century. Though his career was marked by promise and passion for the game, his time in the world was destined to be brief.

On May 3, 1927, at just twenty-five years old, Arellano passed away in Valladolid due to peritonitis. His death came far from his native Chile, a reminder of how unexpectedly life can change. Despite his young age and the circumstances that cut short what might have been a longer legacy in football, Arellano’s contributions to the sport remain part of Chilean sporting history.

Though specific details of his playing career and achievements are limited in surviving records, David Arellano is remembered as part of the generation of athletes who helped establish football’s importance in Chile. His memory endures among those who recognize the pioneers of the sport, and his brief life serves as a poignant reminder of the dedication early footballers brought to a game they loved.