José Santamaría
Uruguayan and Spanish footballer (1929-2026)
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Summary
José Santamaría was born on July 31, 1929[1], in Montevideo[2]. He died on April 15, 2026[3], in Madrid[4]. He worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,196 views/month, #7,133 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Spain[8], Uruguay[9]
- Sex or gender: male[10]
- Member of sports team: Real Madrid Club de Fútbol[11], Club Nacional de Football[12], Uruguay men's national football team[13], Spain men's national football team[14]
- Commons category: José Santamaría[15]
- Position played on team / speciality: defender[16]
- Sport: association football[17]
- Family name: Santamaría[18]
- Given name: José[19]
- Official website: https://www.joseemiliosantamaria.com[20]
- Participant in: 1962 FIFA World Cup[21], 1954 FIFA World Cup[22]
- Number of matches played/races/starts: 2[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Spanish[24]
- Birth name: José Emilio Santamaría Iglesias[25]
- Country for sport: Uruguay[26], Spain[27]
- Name in native language: José Santamaría[28]
- Second family name in Spanish name: Iglesias[29]
- Start of work period: 1947[30]
- End of work period: 1966[31]
- Height: 1.79 m[32]
- Total goals in career: 0[33]
Why It Matters
José Santamaría has Wikipedia articles in 22 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 38 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
FAQs
Where was José Santamaría born?
José Santamaría's place of birth was Montevideo[2].
Where did José Santamaría die?
José Santamaría died in Madrid[4].
What did José Santamaría do for work?
José Santamaría worked as an association football player[5] and association football coach[6].