Teodoro Fernández 1913 – 1996

Biography

Teodoro Fernández was born on May 20, 1913, in the coastal town of San Vicente de Cañete, Peru. From his early years in this historic region south of Lima, he would go on to become a notable figure in Peruvian football during the early-to-mid twentieth century. His career as a footballer reflected his passion for the sport during a formative period in Peruvian athletic history.

Throughout his life, Teodoro remained connected to Peru’s footballing community, contributing to the development of the sport in his country. His presence in Peruvian football during these decades coincided with a time of growing interest and organization in the sport across South America. Though specific details of his playing career remain limited, his involvement in football marked him as part of an important generation of athletes.

Teodoro Fernández passed away on September 17, 1996, in Lima, at the age of 83. He left behind a legacy as a participant in Peruvian football history, representing a time when the sport was taking deeper root in the nation’s culture. His life spanned most of the twentieth century, witnessing tremendous changes in Peru and in the world of sport.