Fernando Villareal

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Villarreal and the second or maternal family name is Santa Coloma.
Fernando Villareal
Personal information
Birth name Fernando Villarreal y Santa Coloma
Date of birth (1898-03-26)March 26, 1898
Place of birth Manila, Captaincy General of the Philippines
Date of death September 23, 1963(1963-09-23) (aged 65)
Place of death Philippines
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1921-1927 Bohemian
International career
1921-1925 Philippines
Medal record
 Philippines
Far Eastern Championship Games
Silver medal – second place 1921 Shanghai Team
Silver medal – second place 1923 Osaka Team
Silver medal – second place 1925 Manila Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Fernando Villareal[i] (born Fernando Villarreal y Santa Coloma; March 26, 1898 - September 23, 1963) was a Filipino international footballer and was one of the pre-war legend of the game. He played as a Midfielder during his time and while never scaling over the 105 lbs mark, he was considered to be one of the best players in the Philippines. He represented, at club level, Bohemian S.C. and, at international level, the Philippine Island football team in the Far Eastern Championship Games.[1]


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  1. ^ The Sports Review; Friedlander, A., eds. (April 18, 1931). "The Mighty Atoms of Philippine Sports" (PDF). The SPORTS REVIEW. 1 (2). C.Ronquillo's Collection/University of the Philippines Diliman Library March 2, 1964. J.J. de Guzman: 8.