José Luis Russo
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Career & Clubs
Russo started his career at Huracán Buceo in 1975 but became known at Defensor after outplaying Peñarol's Fernando Morena in his debut. He later joined Peñarol in 1986 where he won the Uruguayan championship after Peñarol beat Nacional in the championship play-off. He later played in Colombia, Brazil and Chile.
He won 15 caps for Uruguay between 1979 and 1986 but did not make the 1986 World Cup squad.
Following his retirement, Russo coached children in Valencia, Spain, and Miami, United States.
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- Uruguay national under-20 football team (1977–1977)
- Club
- Deportes Iquique (1988–1989)
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- Huracán Buceo (1975–1978)
- Club
- Defensor Sporting Club (1979–1979)
- Club
- Deportes Tolima (1983–1984)
- Club
- Atlético Bucaramanga (1980–1982)
- Club
- Club Atlético Peñarol (1982–1983)
- Club
- Deportivo Independiente Medellín (1983–1983)
- Club
- Uruguay men's national football team (1979–1986)
- Club
- Defensor Sporting Club (1979–1982)
- Club
- Deportes Tolima (1983–1984)
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- Atlético Bucaramanga (1985–1985)
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- Club Atlético Peñarol (1986–1986)
- Club
- Deportivo Independiente Medellín (1987–1987)
Personal
Russo was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was nicknamed Pete, a short form of Chupete (Dummy), an inherited nickname from his grandfather. Russo died on 10 February 2026, at the age of 67.
Clubs
- Huracán Buceo1975–1978
- Uruguay national under-20 football team1977–1977
- Defensor Sporting Club1979–1979
- Defensor Sporting Club1979–1982
- Uruguay men's national football team1979–1986
- Atlético Bucaramanga1980–1982
- Club Atlético Peñarol1982–1983
- Deportes Tolima1983–1984
- Deportes Tolima1983–1984
- Deportivo Independiente Medellín1983–1983
- Atlético Bucaramanga1985–1985
- Club Atlético Peñarol1986–1986
- Deportivo Independiente Medellín1987–1987
- Deportes Iquique1988–1989
Played together with
- Abayubá IbáñezDefensor Sporting Club · 1967–1967
Abdiel ArroyoDeportes Tolima · 2016–2016- Abednigo NgcoboClub Atlético Peñarol · 1980–1981
Abel HernándezClub Atlético Peñarol · 2008–2009- Abel HernándezClub Atlético Peñarol · 2023–2023
- Abel HernándezClub Atlético Peñarol · 2026
- Achito VivasDeportes Tolima · 1969–1969
Adhemar CanavesiClub Atlético Peñarol · 1928–1935- Adolfo AndradeDeportes Tolima · 1979–1979
- Adolfo BaránClub Atlético Peñarol · 1988–1989
- Adolfo BaránClub Atlético Peñarol · 1990–1990
- Adolfo BaránDefensor Sporting Club · 1989–1989
Archive
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Identifiers & aliases
José Luis Russo Perrone was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender for clubs of Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.
Opinions of fans — not verified facts.
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