Pedro Jose Jirón Rugama "Peche Jirón" (18 December 1939 – 7 September 2018) was a Nicaraguan professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Club career Pedro played in the First Division with Diriangén for 15 years and was their captain for eight years. He won 3 league titles with Diriangén and aiding the great Manuel Cuadra to many goals.
International career Pedro captained the Nicaragua national football team for 6 years and played 5 matches for them as they came sixth in the 1967 CONCACAF Championship.
Style of play Pedro was a versatile midfielder known for his discipline, tactical awareness, and physical endurance. He has been described as one of Nicaragua's leading midfield players.
Life after career On 9 February 1995, Pedro was inducted into the Nicaraguan Sports Hall of Fame.
Honours Diriangén Primera División de Nicaragua: 1959, 1969, 1970
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