José Vidal
Biographical information
| Roles | Competed in Olympic Games |
|---|---|
| Sex | Male |
| Full name | José•Vidal |
| Used name | José•Vidal |
| Born | 15 December 1896 in Montevideo, Montevideo (URU) |
| Died | 3 July 1974 in Montevideo, Montevideo (URU) |
| Affiliations | Belgrano Montevideo, Montevideo (URU) |
| NOC |  Uruguay |
| Medals | OG |
| Gold | 1 |
| Silver | 0 |
| Bronze | 0 |
| Total | 1 |
Biography
Josè Vidal was an all-around defensive player, appearing at fullback, centre-half and wing-half as needed. A kingpin of Uruguay’s Olympic victory in 1924, with the national team he played seven matches, with a goal, the first, in the 7-0 against Yugoslavia in Paris. With the Celeste jersey he also won two Copa America (1923-24). Domestically, he spent most of his career with Montevideo’s Club Atlético Belgrano.
Results
| Games | Discipline (Sport) / Event | NOC / Team | Pos | Medal | As | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 Summer Olympics | Football (Football) | URU |
José Vidal | |||
| Football, Men (Olympic) | Uruguay | 1 | Gold |