Eligio Insfrán 1926 – 1997

Biography

Eligio Insfrán was born on November 6, 1926, in Asunción, Paraguay, during a formative period in South American sports. He would go on to become a notable figure in Paraguayan football, contributing to the nation’s growing athletic heritage during the twentieth century. Growing up in the capital city, Insfrán developed his passion for the sport that would define much of his life and legacy.

Throughout his career, Insfrán participated in the vibrant football culture that was flourishing in Paraguay during the mid-twentieth century. As a footballer, he was part of a generation that helped establish the country’s presence in regional and international competitions. His involvement in the sport reflected both his personal dedication and the broader development of organized athletics in Paraguay during this era.

Eligio Insfrán passed away on June 21, 1997, at the age of seventy, leaving behind a memory rooted in Paraguay’s football history. Though specific details of his later life remain limited, his contribution to the sport endured as part of the nation’s sporting tradition. He is remembered as part of the foundation upon which modern Paraguayan football was built.