Víctor Etchegaray

Víctor François Etchegaray (7 April 1878 – 13 July 1915), was an Argentine footballer who played as a defender.

Career
Coming from Argentina with his brother Emile, Víctor Etchegaray was one of the founders of Fluminense FC, in 1902. He participated in winning the first four titles of the Campeonato Carioca.

Regarded as an elegant and distinguished defender, he was captain of the club and frequently asked to referee matches for other clubs in the league, a practice that was common practice at the time. He was also an athlete, being the first champion of the sport for Fluminense, winning the 100 yard race at an event celebrating the coronation of George V.

Honours

 * Fluminense
 * Campeonato Carioca: 1906, 1907, 1908, 1909

Death
Etchegaray died on 13 July 1915, at age of 37, victim of tuberculosis.