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Carlos Lapetra

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Lapetra and the second or maternal family name is Coarasa.
Carlos Lapetra
Personal information
Full name Carlos Lapetra Coarasa
Date of birth (1938-11-29)29 November 1938
Place of birth Zaragoza, Spain
Date of death 24 December 1995(1995-12-24) (aged 57)
Place of death Zaragoza, Spain
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
SEU Madrid
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1958–1959 Guadalajara
1959–1969 Zaragoza 194 (39)
International career
1963–1966 Spain 13 (1)
Medal record
Representing  Spain
European Nations' Cup
Winner 1964 Spain
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Carlos Lapetra Coarasa (29 November 1938 – 24 December 1995) was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward.

He spent ten of his 11 years as a professional with Zaragoza, appearing in 279 competitive games (61 goals) and winning three major titles with the club.[1]

A Spain international during the 1960s, Lapetra represented the country at the 1964 European Nations' Cup and the 1966 World Cup, winning the former tournament.

Club career

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Lapetra was born in Zaragoza, Aragon, as his parents had relocated to the city from Huesca due to the Spanish Civil War. After one year in the lower leagues with CD Guadalajara, he signed with Real Zaragoza in 1959, remaining with the latter until his retirement.[2]

During his one-decade spell at the La Romareda, Lapetra was part of an attacking unit that also featured Canário, Marcelino, Eleuterio Santos and Juan Manuel Villa, dubbed Los Magníficos (The Magnificent).[3] He helped the club to four Copa del Rey finals in the 1960s, winning twice and scoring in both matches, against Atlético Madrid in 1964[4] and Athletic Bilbao in 1966.[5]

Lapetra retired from football at only 30, due to recurrent injury problems and as Zaragoza did not renew his contract. He settled in Huesca subsequently, working in directorial capacities with SD Huesca and the Spain national team.[6]

International career

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Lapetra earned 13 caps for Spain in three years.[6] He was part of the squads that appeared at the 1964 European Nations' Cup (starting in the 2–1 final win against the Soviet Union in place of the legendary Francisco Gento)[7][6] and the 1966 FIFA World Cup (featured in the 2–1 group stage loss to West Germany).[8]

International goals

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# Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 27 October 1965 Sánchez Pizjuán, Seville, Spain  Republic of Ireland 4–1 4–1 1966 World Cup qualification[9]

Personal life and death

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Lapetra's older brother, Ricardo, was also a footballer. He too played for Zaragoza, but with much less success.[10][11][6]

Lapetra died on 24 December 1995 at the age of 57, due to cancer.[6]

Honours

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Zaragoza

Spain

References

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  1. ^ Gil, Javier (18 May 2011). "Canfranc rinde homenaje hoy a Carlos Lapetra" [Canfranc to pay homage to Carlos Lapetra today]. Heraldo de Aragón (in Spanish). Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  2. ^ "Carlos Lapetra, el beatle de los Magníficos" [Carlos Lapetra, the Magnificent Beatle]. Diario AS (in Spanish). 11 October 2005. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  3. ^ Gay, Miguel (23 April 2014). "Los años Magníficos" [The Magnificent years]. Heraldo de Aragón (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  4. ^ a b Lainz, Luis (6 July 1964). "R. Zaragoza, 2 – At. de Madrid, 1". Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  5. ^ a b Pina, Nivardo (30 May 1966). "El Zaragoza conquistó brillantemente la Copa de S.E." [Zaragoza won the S.E. Cup brilliantly]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  6. ^ a b c d e Bellosta, José Antonio. "Carlos Lapetra – El futbolista magnífico" [Carlos Lapetra – The magnificent footballer] (PDF) (in Spanish). Plan Aragón. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 14 March 2011.
  7. ^ a b "Final del 64" [64 final]. El Mundo (in Spanish). 2004. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  8. ^ Lainz, Luis (21 July 1966). "España, 1 – Alemania, 2" [Spain, 1 – Germany, 2]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  9. ^ Lainz, Luis (28 October 1965). "España, 4 – Irlanda, 1" [Spain, 4 – Ireland, 1]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 27 April 2018.
  10. ^ "El Huesca homenajea con su brazalete a Lapetra, el "mejor jugador aragonés de la historia"" [Huesca honour with their armand Lapetra, the "best Aragonese player in history"]. El Diario de Huesca (in Spanish). 18 November 2023. Retrieved 19 November 2024.
  11. ^ "Lapetra: Ricardo Lapetra Coarasa". BDFutbol. Retrieved 25 June 2013.
  12. ^ "El Real Zaragoza, campeón de la Copa de Ferias en 1964" [Real Zaragoza, Fairs Cup champions in 1964]. Heraldo de Aragón (in Spanish). 25 June 2014. Retrieved 27 April 2018.
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