| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Santiago Gutiérrez Calle | ||
| Date of birth | (1945-08-15)15 August 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Laredo, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 22 November 2023(2023-11-22) (aged 78) | ||
| Place of death | Santander, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Laredo | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1964–1969 | Rayo Cantabria | ||
| 1969–1977 | Racing de Santander | 143 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Santiago Gutiérrez Calle (15 August 1945 – 22 November 2023) was a Spanish professional footballer who played as a defender.
Career
Born in Laredo, Gutiérrez Calle spent his early career with Laredo and Rayo Cantabria. He then played for Racing de Santander, retiring in 1977 following an Achilles injury, having made 191 appearances for the club. He then became a coach with the club, remaining until his retirement in 2007. A training pitch at Racing's facility was named after him in 2021.
Death
Gutiérrez Calle died in Santander on 22 November 2023, at the age of 78.
References
- ^ "Santi, Santiago Gutiérrez Calle - Footballer |". BDFutbol.
- ^ "Adiós a Santi Gutiérrez Calle, un hombre de fútbol". eldiariocantabria.es. 22 November 2023.
- Falagán, Aser (22 November 2023). "Adiós al mito de La Albericia". El Diario Montañés.
- 1945 births
- 2023 deaths
- People from Laredo, Cantabria
- Spanish men's footballers
- Footballers from Cantabria
- Men's association football defenders
- La Liga players
- Segunda División players
- CD Laredo players
- Rayo Cantabria players
- Racing de Santander players
- Racing de Santander non-playing staff
- 20th-century Spanish sportsmen