Walter Ormeño, Peruvian football legend, passed away at the age of 93 in Mexico. His loss was mourned by several of the great international clubs he played for or coached, including Boca Juniors, Rosario Central, América, Atlante, Morelia, Pumas, and Chivas de Guadalajara.
Ormeño debuted in 1946 at Universitario de Deportes, then made the leap to Huracán de Medellín in Colombia and other foreign clubs such as Boca Juniors, Rosario Central, América, and Atlante, among others. He also played for Alianza Lima and Mariscal Sucre in Peru.
On the Peruvian national team, Ormeño played between 1949 and 1957, totaling 13 matches. He obtained third place in the 1949 Copa América, where he was a starter in all the matches.
As a coach, Ormeño managed reputable clubs such as América, Pumas, Chivas de Guadalajara, and Cruz Azul, among others in Guatemala and Costa Rica. He even obtained Mexican citizenship.
Atlante regrets the passing of our former player Walter Ormeño. Our condolences to family and friends. pic.twitter.com/BQ14TIh71j
January 4, 2020
Rest in peace, Peruvian Walter Ormeño, former goalkeeper who defended the goal in the international friendly match of 1960 against Botafogo from Brazil. Professor Ormeño was also our team's coach in the 80s. Farewell, legend! pic.twitter.com/om8H5ckCMX
January 4, 2020
Rest in peace #LaFranjaQueNosUne
January 4, 2020
Even the Club Deportivo Walter Ormeño was inspired by Walter Ormeño's name. In 1974, the club participated in the First Division for the first and only time. The institution in Cañete dedicated a heartfelt farewell message to him.
Finally, it is worth noting that his grandson, Santiago Ormeño, played for Mexican clubs Puebla, Chivas, Lobos BUAP, among others, and was in Real Garcilaso in 2019.