Last Sunday, January 28th, Luis Tejada died after a legendary game in his native Panama. This fact caused great excitement in Peru, as the striker played his football on our field and even became champions Juan Aurich in 2011. Likewise, he knew how to wear the jerseys of teams such as Sport Boys, Pirata FC, César Vallejo and Universitario.
More precisely, he shared a changing room in the cream box Alberto Quintero during the 2017 season. That is why, after his recent death, “Chiquitín” took to his social networks to dedicate some emotional farewell words to the compatriot and great friend that this sport has left him.
“Chiquitín” Quintero and his emotional farewell to Luis Tejada
Via his Instagram account Quintero He remembered the great moments he spent with “Pana” Tejada. Along with a postcard showing both of them studying at the Universitario, he wrote a moving message.
Quintero said goodbye to Tejada. Photo: Instagram shot/Alberto Quintero.
“After so many years of friendship, you left us suddenly, without warning or signs. It is difficult to accept that we could no longer count on your presence. But rest assured that we will always have the pleasant memory of meeting you and that you have made our life the happiest by your side. We will miss you forever,” his release reads.
Reimond Manco says goodbye to Luis Tejada
Like “Chiquitín”, various players of the Peruvian league who shared moments with Luis Tejada said goodbye through social networks. For example, Reimond Manco He remembered his time with Juan Aurich. “We will always remember you for the great person you were and the big heart with which you supported the children in Chiclayo when they came to you and you helped them,” he wrote.
Manco says goodbye to Tejada. Photo: Instagram shot/Reimond Manco.
What did Luis “Pana” Tejada die of?
One of the first journalists to report on the death of “Pana” Tejada was Álvaro Martínez. He announced via his Twitter account that “Golden Tooth” was playing a Veterans League game in Santa Librada and suddenly had chest pains.
“I was informed that Luis Tejada was taken to the hospital by ambulance. Unofficially, his chest hurt while playing in the Veterans League in Santa Librada. Apparently he was resuscitated in the ambulance,” he posted on his social networks.
Which clubs did Luis Tejada play for?
Luis “Pana” Tejada has had the opportunity to play his football in different countries around the world. Find out which teams he played for in the list below.
- Towel FC
- Amador Square
- Sports Tolima
- Envigado
- Al Ain
- Once Caldas
- Real salt lake
- Cali America
- Millionaires
- Juan Aurich
- Deportivo Toluca
- Red sharks of Veracruz
- Cesar Vallejo
- University of Sports
- Sports boys
- Pirate FC
- University sports club
- Herrera FC
- San Francisco FC
- Eastern Colts