Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter U

Commonly known as Ubaldo Heredia (oo-BAL-do ay-RAY-dah), is a former Major League Baseball right-han

Commonly known as Ubaldo Heredia (oo-BAL-do ay-RAY-dah), is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher who played for the Montreal Expos (1987).

An Argentine football coach and former goalkeeper. He took part of 1974, 1978 (where he won the cham

An Argentine football coach and former goalkeeper. He took part of 1974, 1978 (where he won the championship with his team and was voted Best Goalkeeper) and 1982 World Cups representing his country. He played in the South American qualifiers for the 1986 World Cup, but he was finally not chosen for the final team that played (and won) in Mexico. All in all, he is rated as one of the best keepers of Football History.

Was a male professional road cyclist from Colombia. He was the younger brother of Urbelino Mesa.Mesa

Was a male professional road cyclist from Colombia. He was the younger brother of Urbelino Mesa.Mesa died from heart failure at age 31 after having collapsed before the final stage of the Clàsico Banfoandes. As well as being a significant rider on the Ce

Was an Argentine boxer. Known as "Uby", Sacco turned pro in 1978 and won the World Boxing Associatio

Was an Argentine boxer. Known as "Uby", Sacco turned pro in 1978 and won the World Boxing Association light welterweight title by TKO over Gene Hatcher in 1985. He lost the belt the following year to Patrizio Oliva by decision.

Is a former Brazilian footballer.Bira played for América-RJ and Atlético-MG in the Campeonato Bras

Is a former Brazilian footballer.Bira played for América-RJ and Atlético-MG in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. He played three seasons for Paniliakos in the Greek Super League. He also had a brief spell in Portugal with Alverca.

Was a basketball player from Brazil. Often regarded as the greatest Brazilian center of all time,Mac

Was a basketball player from Brazil. Often regarded as the greatest Brazilian center of all time,Maciel won a total of 8 medals in Olympic Games, World Championships, and Pan American Games.

Is a Georgian footballer who plays for Zestaponi.Lobjanidze made his Georgia debut on 27 May 2008, a

Is a Georgian footballer who plays for Zestaponi.Lobjanidze made his Georgia debut on 27 May 2008, a friendly match against Estonia.

Is a retired Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for several clubs in Europe.Agbo p

Is a retired Nigerian professional football midfielder who played for several clubs in Europe.Agbo played for Belgrade clubs FK Rad and FK Obilic in Yugoslavia before moving to clubs in France and Turkey. He played for Montpellier HSC in the French Ligue 1 during the 1997-98 season and Adanaspor in the Turkish Süper Lig during the 1998-99 season.

Is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. He plays club football for Wikki Tourists.He began his career in

Is a Nigerian football goalkeeper. He plays club football for Wikki Tourists.He began his career in 1997 with NITEL Vasco Da Gama F.C., later moving in 1998 to Jasper United. After 1 year with Jasper United, he left the club and moved to Gabros International F.C.. At Gabros he played 1999-2001, in winter leaving the Nnewi-based club and moving to Gombe United F.C.

Is a Nigerian footballer currently playing with Bayelsa United FC, as a central defender.Uche starte

Is a Nigerian footballer currently playing with Bayelsa United FC, as a central defender.Uche started his career playing for Flash Flamingoes and Iwuanyanwu Nationale, winning the 1988 and 1989 Nigerian Premier League with the latter.

Is a Nigerian football player who currently plays for FK Ventspils.In 2006 he scored 11 goals in Uzb

Is a Nigerian football player who currently plays for FK Ventspils.In 2006 he scored 11 goals in Uzbek cup and 17 goals in Uzbek championship for Pakhtakor.

Is a Nigerian football Goalkeeper currently playing for Kaduna United.He represented his country at

Is a Nigerian football Goalkeeper currently playing for Kaduna United.He represented his country at the 2007 U-17 World Cup in South Korea and played one game on the world championship team. He represented the Flying Eagles at 2009 African Youth Championship in Rwanda at the 2009 U-20 World Cup.

Is a Nigerian footballer who is currently played for Sharks F.C.. Formerly has played as a defender

Is a Nigerian footballer who is currently played for Sharks F.C.. Formerly has played as a defender for FC Ashdod, Israel since the 2005/2006 season, he cames to FC Ashdod from Enyimba International F.C., during that season Sherif was bought by Haim Revivo, who is one of FC Ashdod owners.

Is a former football defender who played 34 international matches for Nigeria.He played every match

Is a former football defender who played 34 international matches for Nigeria.He played every match when Nigeria won the 1994 Arican Cup of Nations, but sustained an ankle injury shortly thereafter. He was part of the squad to the 1994 World Cup but did not get any playing time. He played 1 out of their 4 games in the 1998 World Cup, though, as well as at the 1988 Olympics.

Is a Sri Lankan international cricketer. A left-arm fast bowler by trade, he has a healthy bowling a

Is a Sri Lankan international cricketer. A left-arm fast bowler by trade, he has a healthy bowling average in both first-class and List A cricket, in the mid-to-low 20s. He has made appearances for Moors Sports Club and North Central Province's cricket cl

Was an Indian first class cricketer. The brother of Test player Vijay Merchant, Uday was a right-han

Was an Indian first class cricketer. The brother of Test player Vijay Merchant, Uday was a right-handed batsman and played in the Ranji Trophy for Bombay. He played a total of 22 first class matches for Bombay, scoring 1758 runs at 67.61. Merchant's highe

Is a footballer who currently plays in the Nigerian Premier League for Nasarawa United F.C..

Is a footballer who currently plays in the Nigerian Premier League for Nasarawa United F.C..

Is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who played fo

Is a Sri Lankan cricketer. He is a right-handed batsman and right-arm off-break bowler who played for Sri Lanka Schools. He was born in Kurunegala and enjoyed a school career for St. Anne's College, Kurunegala. Perera made a single first-class appearance

Was an Indian field hockey player. He was in the team but did not play the final at the 1964 Olympic

Was an Indian field hockey player. He was in the team but did not play the final at the 1964 Olympics.

Was an oud player of Turkish classical music, and a key transitional figure in its transformation in

Was an oud player of Turkish classical music, and a key transitional figure in its transformation into a contemporary popular music. He was an ethnic Armenian citizen of Turkey who spent most of his life in Turkey and wrote most of his lyrics in Turkish.

Is a retired German racing cyclist, the brother of Hartmut Bölts.From 1992 to 2003, Bölts took par

Is a retired German racing cyclist, the brother of Hartmut Bölts.From 1992 to 2003, Bölts took part in twelve consecutive Tours de France, arriving in Paris on every occasion, both of which feats are German records. His best placing in the hardest stage r

Is a professional soccer player, who currently plays as a striker for Arema Malang FC in the Indones

Is a professional soccer player, who currently plays as a striker for Arema Malang FC in the Indonesia Super League. Udo began his career as a youth player for Jos United FC in Nigeria for several years until 2005. In 2006, he left Nigeria to Singapore to kick off his professional career out of his country.

Is a retired West German shot putter. He finished seventh at the 1982 European Indoor Championships,

Is a retired West German shot putter. He finished seventh at the 1982 European Indoor Championships,[1] seventh at the 1986 European Indoor Championships,[2] eighth at the 1986 European Championships,[3] and seventh at the 1987 World Indoor Championships. He also competed at the 1987 World Championships without reaching the final.[4]

Is a former German footballer who played for FC Bayern Munich and was part of their European Cup win

Is a former German footballer who played for FC Bayern Munich and was part of their European Cup winning team in 1976.

Is a retired ice hockey player. He participated at the 1976 Winter Olympics along with the 1980 Wint

Is a retired ice hockey player. He participated at the 1976 Winter Olympics along with the 1980 Winter Olympics. He also played one game for the Minnesota North Stars.