Álvaro Gestido 1907 – 1957

Biography

Álvaro Gestido was born on May 17, 1907, in Montevideo, Uruguay, during a formative period for South American football. He emerged as a footballer during an era when the sport was rapidly growing in popularity throughout the region, and he became part of Uruguay’s rich sporting heritage during the early twentieth century.

Throughout his life, Gestido contributed to Uruguayan football during its development as a national passion. His career reflected the dedication of athletes who helped establish the foundations of the sport in their country during this pivotal time.

Gestido spent his life in Uruguay, eventually settling in the interior of the country. He passed away on January 18, 1957, in Santa Clara de Olimar at the age of 49, leaving behind a legacy as part of Uruguay’s early footballing tradition. His life spanned a period of significant growth for the sport he loved, and he remained connected to his homeland throughout his years.