Washington Tais

Washington Tais
Personal information
Full name Washington Eduardo Tais Videgaín
Date of birth 21 December 1972 (1972-12-21) (age 39)
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Playing position Right back
Club information
Current club Danubio
Number 4
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1992–1997 Peñarol 78 (24)
1997–2001 Racing Santander 112 (4)
2001–2005 Betis 39 (0)
2011– Danubio 10 (0)
National team
1995–2002 Uruguay 18 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 July 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).
This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Tais and the second or maternal family name is Videgaín.

Washington Eduardo Tais Videgaín (born 21 December 1972) is an Uruguayan footballer who plays for Danubio F.C. as a right defender.

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Club career

Born in Montevideo, Tais' debuts in professional football were made with local giants C.A. Peñarol, which he helped to five consecutive Primera División titles, the last three as an undisputed starter (with the player netting an astonishing 24 league goals combined).

In the 1997 summer, he moved to Spain where he would remain until his retirement. Tais started at Racing de Santander, being first-choice during his four-year spell, which was always spent in the top division - although the last season ended in relegation.

Subsequently, Tais signed for Real Betis, where constant injuries and loss of form made him miss nearly 30 matches per season. In the 2004–05 season, he appeared in 11 matches in the league, and also helped the Andalusians to the domestic cup, eventually calling it quits at 32.

On 27 January 2011, after more than five years out of football, 38-year old Tais returned to professional football, signing with first club Danubio FC.[1]

International career

Tais made 18 appearances for Uruguay during seven years, including 13 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches.[2] His debut occurred on 18 January 1995, in a friendly match with Spain at the Riazor Stadium in A Coruña, substituting Ruben Alzueta in the 46th minute of a 2–2 draw;[3] he did not, however, attend any major international tournament.

Previously, Tais participated at the 1991 FIFA World Youth Championship, as the national under-20s scored no goals and conceded seven in Portugal.[2]

References

  1. ^ El exracinguista Tais ficha por el Danubio después de cinco años retirado (Ex-Racing player Tais signs for Danubio after five years retired); El Diario Montañés, 27 January 2011 (Spanish)
  2. ^ a b Washington Tais – FIFA competition record
  3. ^ Uruguay - International Matches 1991-1995; at RSSSF

External links

Danubio F.C. – current squad