José Luis Russo Perrone (14 July 1958 – 10 February 2026) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender for clubs of Uruguay, Chile, Brazil and Colombia.
Club career Russo started his career at Huracán Buceo in 1975 but became known at Defensor after outplaying Peñarol's Fernando Morena in his debut. He later joined Peñarol in 1986 where he won the Uruguayan championship after Peñarol beat Nacional in the championship play-off. He later played in Colombia, Brazil and Chile. International career He won 15 caps for Uruguay between 1979 and 1986 but did not make the 1986 World Cup squad.
Coaching career Following his retirement, Russo coached children in Valencia, Spain, and Miami, United States.
Personal life and death Russo was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He was nicknamed Pete, a short form of Chupete (Dummy), an inherited nickname from his grandfather.
Russo died on 10 February 2026, at the age of 67.Falleció José Luis “Pete” Russo, exzaguero de selección uruguaya, Peñarol y Huracán Buceo
References
External links
José Luis Russo at AUF.or.uy