Manuel Magán, champion with Independiente in 1972 and who played with the youth teams, died at 74 years of age.
The end of the year came with sad news for all Independiente. On Tuesday, December 30, Manuel Magán passed away. former footballer who knew how to be part of the golden decade of the King of Cups.
We regret the death of Manuel Magán, champion of the 1972 Libertadores with Independiente and who worked linked to the Youth of our institution for several years.
We send our affectionate greetings to your family and friends at this difficult time. RIP, Nene. pic.twitter.com/gNLlbVyHm3
— CA Independent (@Independiente) December 30, 2025
El Nene, as he was nicknamed, began his career at the beginning of the ’70s, in Rojo. He participated in the 1972 Copa Libertadores, the one that the Devil won against Universitario de Perú. In that edition, the former player was part of a memorable forward with other footballers such as Hugo Saggioratto and Agustín Balbuena.
The truth is that, after a life dedicated to football, Magán finally died at the age of 74. He defended the shirt like few others and He achieved maximum glory by lifting the third Copa Libertadores with Independiente. We will always remember you, Nene!
