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
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