Juan Carlos Bertone

Juan Carlos Bertone was an Uruguayan football player and manager.

Playing career

Club

A centre-half, an older version of a centre-back, Bertone played for Montevideo Wanderers in his homeland, Americano and Comercial-SP in Brazil.

International

Bertone represented the Uruguay national team from 1906 to 1911, making twelve appearances and becoming the team captain. He scored a goal in the 2–2 draw against Argentina on 15 August 1908.

Coaching career

Bertone led the Chile national team in both the 1920 and the 1922 South American Championships. He was nicknamed Maestro.
Following Chile, he led the Chilean club.

Legacy

Club Social y De Deportes Juan Carlos Bertone from Villa Alemana, Chile, was founded in his honor on 9 February 1940 after his death in 1938.