Freddy Elie

Fréderic José Elie Arlet (10 March 1946 – 2 November 2023) was a Haitian-born Venezuelan football player and manager. Born in Haiti, he made 20 appearances for the Venezuela national team between 1964 and 1977.

Career
Freddy Elie stood out for his passing ability and speed. He grew up in La Guaira, Venezuela, debuting professionally with Deportivo Galicia, then moving to Deportivo Italia in 1970. With Deportivo Italia he participated as a central defender in the Little Maracanazo, a match in 1971 in which Deportivo Italia scored a surprise 1–0 upset over Brazilian champion Fluminense FC, a club managed by Mário Zagallo, who was manager of the Brazil national team when they won the 1970 World Cup a few months earlier. Elie made 20 appearances with the Venezuela national team between 1964 and 1977. In 1973, Elie was signed by Alianza Lima.

From 1975 to 1980, Elie moved on to play with Tiquire Canarias, Portuguesa F.C., then Lara F.C., before finishing his career in 1981 in Venezuela with the Universidad de Los Andes club.

In 2001 he was the coach of the Unión Atlético Maracaibo.

Death
Freddy Elie died on 2 November 2023, at the age of 77.

Honours
Portuguesa
 * Venezuelan Primera División: 1976, 1977, 1978