José Naya

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJosé•Naya Varela
Used nameJosé•Naya
Born25 July 1896 in Montevideo, Montevideo (URU)
Died29 January 1977 (aged 80 years 6 months 4 days)
AffiliationsLiverpool FC, Montevideo (URU)
NOC Uruguay
Medals OG
Gold 1
Silver 0
Bronze 0
Total 1

Biography

José Naya was a right wing with Liverpool FC, Montevideo. He played for them from 1918-24. Naya earned two international caps, both at the 1924 Paris Olympics against Yugoslavia in the first round and France in the quarter-finals.

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1924 Summer Olympics Football (Football) URU José Naya
Football, Men (Olympic) Uruguay 1 Gold