Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter L

Is a Salvadoran professional soccer player.Anaya officially received his first cap on October 7, 200

Is a Salvadoran professional soccer player.Anaya officially received his first cap on October 7, 2006 in a friendly match against Panama. He scored his first goal for the national team on August 22, 2007 in a friendly match against Honduras. His second, and most important goal came almost a year later on June 22, 2008 in a FIFA World Cup qualification match against Panama.

Is a Spanish equestrian who competed at six Olympic Games between 1972 and 1996. He was the first Sp

Is a Spanish equestrian who competed at six Olympic Games between 1972 and 1996. He was the first Spaniard to do so; as of 2010, the only other Spaniard to compete at six Olympics is water polo player Manuel Estiarte.

Is a Colombian footballer currently playing with Atlético Madrid, in the Spanish first division.In

Is a Colombian footballer currently playing with Atlético Madrid, in the Spanish first division.In June 2004, Perea signed for Atlético de Madrid, on a four-year deal, as another centre-back, Pablo Ibáñez, also arrived that season. Both were the starters

Is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Olmedo.Caicedo began his career in Olimpico. Howev

Is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Olmedo.Caicedo began his career in Olimpico. However, he only played there for a year and was loaned out to Olmedo. His great skill for center midfield soon impressed Ecuadorian teams when he played for Ol

Argentine boxer. Born in Junín, Argentina, he was nicknamed "The Wild Bull of The Pampas."

Argentine boxer. Born in Junín, Argentina, he was nicknamed "The Wild Bull of The Pampas."

An Argentine football forward. He is currently playing for Club Atlético Banfield in Argentina.

An Argentine football forward. He is currently playing for Club Atlético Banfield in Argentina.

A former Argentine footballer. He played for a number of clubs in Argentina and represented the Arge

A former Argentine footballer. He played for a number of clubs in Argentina and represented the Argentina national football team.Amuchástegui started his career with Racing de Córdoba, he was an important member of the team that contested the final of the Nacional championship in 1980. In 1983 he travelled to Spain to join Valencia CF for a fee of US$300,000 but he could not acclimatise to life in Europe and returned to Argentina without signing the contract, Valencia eventually signed Juan Jose Urruti instead, and Amuchástegui spent several months without a club before joining San Lorenzo de Almagro in 1984.

Was an Argentine athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.He competed for Argentina in the 192

Was an Argentine athlete who competed mainly in the triple jump.He competed for Argentina in the 1924 Summer Olympics held in Paris, France, in the triple jump where he won the silver medal.

Was a football striker and manager from Argentina. He played for Boca Juniors in the 1930s, but is p

Was a football striker and manager from Argentina. He played for Boca Juniors in the 1930s, but is probably best known for managing Real Madrid in the 1950s. Luis Carniglia was buried in La Recoleta Cemetery in Buenos Aires.Carniglia began his career in the fourth division club Club de Olivos, in 1932. He remained there for one season before joining Club Atlético Tigre, but this was only a stepping stone on his way to completing his childhood dream of playing for Boca Juniors, whom he signed for in 1936. His debut, for Boca, was in a friendly played in Parana and was quite a spectacle. Carniglia had a goal within 3 minutes and a fractured left arm by the fifth minute.[3] Boca went on to win the game 3-0. He was part of the Boca side that won the 1940 Argentine First Division and the Copa Dr. Carlos Ibarguren.

Is a Minor League Baseball first baseman. Jiménez throws and bats left-handed.Signed by the Oakland

Is a Minor League Baseball first baseman. Jiménez throws and bats left-handed.Signed by the Oakland Athletics on January 18, 1999, Jiménez played for various minor league teams for the A's, Baltimore Orioles, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Minnesota Twins befor

More commonly known as Luis Jiménez, is a Chilean footballer who plays for West Ham United as a mid

More commonly known as Luis Jiménez, is a Chilean footballer who plays for West Ham United as a midfielder, (on loan from Internazionale), and for the Chile national football team.[1] He is nicknamed "El Mago" ("The Wizard").

Is a Chilean-Bolivian football midfielder, who has played in different leagues throughout South Amer

Is a Chilean-Bolivian football midfielder, who has played in different leagues throughout South America, Europe and North America. He also played for the Bolivia national team.

Is a professional Costa Rican footballer and former national captain. He plays as a defender in LD A

Is a professional Costa Rican footballer and former national captain. He plays as a defender in LD Alajuelense and was selected to the Costa Rican national squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup and 2006 FIFA World Cup, starting all games played by his national team. He holds the record for appearances with the Costa Rican national team, having gained 126 caps and scored 5 goals along the way. In Israel his nickname was "Superman"

Is a retired Colombian footballer, who played for a number of clubs, including América de Cali and

Is a retired Colombian footballer, who played for a number of clubs, including América de Cali and Deportes Tolima.He played for the Colombia national football team and was a participant at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Is a Legendary Salvadoran footballer and former coach who created a legacy in El Salvador. He was kn

Is a Legendary Salvadoran footballer and former coach who created a legacy in El Salvador. He was known as "Loco".

A Argentine footballer currently under contract for Moldovan side FC Sheriff Tiraspol.

A Argentine footballer currently under contract for Moldovan side FC Sheriff Tiraspol.

Commonly known as Antonio Valencia, is an Ecuadorian football winger, who currently plays for Manche

Commonly known as Antonio Valencia, is an Ecuadorian football winger, who currently plays for Manchester United and the Ecuadorian national team.

Is a Honduran footballer who plays in the Hungarian first league Soproni Liga with Nyíregyháza Spa

Is a Honduran footballer who plays in the Hungarian first league Soproni Liga with Nyíregyháza Spartacus.

Was an Argentine chess master.[1]In 1921/22, he tied for 10-12th in Montevideo (Roberto Grau won). I

Was an Argentine chess master.[1]In 1921/22, he tied for 10-12th in Montevideo (Roberto Grau won). In 1925, he won in Montevideo. In 1928, he took 2nd, behind Grau, in Mar del Plata (1st it). In 1934/35, he tied for 3rd-4th in Buenos Aires (Luis Piazzini won).[3]

Is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Sociedad Deportivo Quito.In 2007, Luis was awarded

Is an Ecuadorian footballer currently playing for Sociedad Deportivo Quito.In 2007, Luis was awarded a move to Nacional by his impressive defending performances. However, he only had two appearances and former Nacional coach, Ever Hugo Almeida, was not in

Also known as Fifo, is a former Chilean football player. He occupied the position of right midfield

Also known as Fifo, is a former Chilean football player. He occupied the position of right midfield in the Universidad de Chile football team known as the Ballet Azul, with which he won four national championships. He achieved third place with the Chilean national selection for the 1962 FIFA World Cup. He was considered one of the best right midfielders of his time, next to the Brazilian Djalma Santos.

A retired Argentine footballer, who played as a striker, and scored more than 1000 goals during his

A retired Argentine footballer, who played as a striker, and scored more than 1000 goals during his career.[citation needed]Artime had a remarkably successful career in club football, he was top scorer four times in the Argentine league, three times in the Uruguayan league and once in the Copa Libertadores. he won one Argentine league title, three Uruguayan league titles and the Copa Libertadores in 1971.

Is a Chilean defender, who currently plays for Chilean club Colo-Colo. He made his professional debu

Is a Chilean defender, who currently plays for Chilean club Colo-Colo. He made his professional debut with Colo-Colo more than a decade ago on November 26, 1996 in the final of the Copa Chile versus Rangers. He has spent his entire career, except one year when he was with Puerto Montt, playing with Colo-Colo as a defender.

Is a Colombian football defender who plays for Depor F.C. in the Primera B Colombia.He played for th

Is a Colombian football defender who plays for Depor F.C. in the Primera B Colombia.He played for the Colombia national team in 2001. He has played outside Colombia for Olimpo de Bahía Blanca in Argentina and Emelec in Ecuador.

Is a Brazilian midfielder. He last played for Japan's J. League side Albirex Niigata.

Is a Brazilian midfielder. He last played for Japan's J. League side Albirex Niigata.