Demetrio Neyra 1908 – 1957

Biography

Demetrio Neyra was born on December 15, 1908, in Lima, Peru, during a transformative period in South American sports. He would go on to become a notable figure in Peruvian football, contributing to the sport during its formative years in the country. Growing up in Lima, Peru’s vibrant capital, Neyra developed a passion for the beautiful game that would define much of his life and legacy.

Throughout his career as a footballer, Neyra participated in Peru’s developing football culture at a time when the sport was gaining prominence across the nation. His involvement in Peruvian football placed him among the athletes helping to establish the sport’s foundation in his country during the early-to-mid twentieth century. Though detailed records of his specific achievements and career highlights are limited by time, his place in Peru’s footballing history remains part of the nation’s sporting heritage.

Demetrio Neyra passed away on September 27, 1957, in his native Lima at the age of 48. His death marked the end of a life lived during a pivotal era for Peruvian athletics. Though much of his personal story remains in the past, Neyra is remembered as part of the pioneering generation of footballers who helped shape the sport in Peru.