Eduardo Astengo 1909 – 1979

Biography

Eduardo Astengo was a Peruvian footballer born on June 26, 1909, in Lima, where he spent his life immersed in the sport he loved. During his era, he contributed to Peru’s growing football culture at a time when the sport was becoming increasingly central to the nation’s identity. His career reflected the passion and dedication that characterized early Peruvian athletics.

Throughout his life in Lima, Astengo was part of a generation that helped establish football as a beloved national pastime. As a player, he participated in the development of Peru’s sporting traditions during the early-to-mid twentieth century. His presence on the field represented the spirit of competition and athleticism that defined his era.

Astengo passed away on September 10, 1979, in his native Lima at the age of seventy, leaving behind a legacy connected to Peru’s football heritage. Though details of his later life remain private, his years as a footballer ensured his place in the country’s sports history. He is remembered as part of the foundation upon which Peruvian football was built.