Cristino Centurión (24 July 1954 – 29 July 2026) was a professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Born in Argentina, he was a Paraguay international.
Early life Cristino Centurión was born in Formosa, Argentina on 24 July 1954.
Career Centurión started his career with Argentine side Club Atlético 1.º de Mayo. In 1976, he signed for Argentine side Sportivo Patria. After that, he signed for Paraguayan side Club Guaraní. In 1981, he signed for Colombian side Deportes Tolima. He was regarded as one of the club's most important players. In 1983, he signed for Colombian side Deportivo Cali. In 1985, he signed for Paraguayan side Club Sol de América. In 1986, he signed for Paraguayan side Club Olimpia. In 1988, he returned to Argentine side Club Atlético 1.º de Mayo. In 1993, he signed for Argentine side Club Sportivo General San Martín.
Personal life and death Centurión was nicknamed "Kitty". He died on 29 July 2026, at the age of 72.
He was the father of Argentine footballer Paulo Centurión.
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