Florencio Amarilla 1935 – 2012

Biography

Florencio Amarilla was born on January 3, 1935, in Coronel Bogado, Paraguay, during a time when the nation’s passion for football was taking root. Growing up in this small community, he would become part of a generation of Paraguayan athletes who helped establish the country’s footballing tradition. His early years in Coronel Bogado shaped his character and connection to his homeland throughout his life.

As a footballer, Amarilla dedicated himself to the sport during a formative period in Paraguayan athletics. He competed with the skill and determination that characterized many players of his era, contributing to the football culture of his nation. Though details of his specific career achievements remain modest in the historical record, his participation in the sport connected him to countless teammates, rivals, and fans who shared his love of the game.

Florencio Amarilla passed away on August 25, 2012, in Vélez-Rubio, Spain, at the age of 77. His long life spanned most of the twentieth century and witnessed tremendous changes in both his native Paraguay and the wider world. He left behind a legacy as a Paraguayan footballer and a link to an important era in his country’s athletic history.