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Marcos Coll (Marcos Tulio Coll Tesillo) was born on 23 August, 1935 in Barranquilla, Colombia, is a Colombian footballer (1935-2017). Discover Marcos Coll's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 81 years old?

Popular As Marcos Tulio Coll Tesillo
Occupation N/A
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Leo
Born 23 August, 1935
Birthday 23 August
Birthplace Barranquilla, Colombia
Date of death 5 June, 2017
Died Place Barranquilla, Colombia
Nationality Colombia

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Marcos Coll Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Marcos Coll height is 1.72m .

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Height 1.72m
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Dating & Relationship status

He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Marcos Coll Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Marcos Coll worth at the age of 81 years old? Marcos Coll’s income source is mostly from being a successful footballer. He is from Colombia. We have estimated Marcos Coll's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1935

Marcos Tulio Coll Tesillo (23 August 1935 – 5 June 2017), also known as El Olímpico was a Colombian professional footballer.

Coll was born in Barranquilla in 1935.

1952

He started his career with Sporting Barranquilla (1952–55).

1956

In 1956, he played for Independiente Medellín and played his first match for Colombia in a 1958 FIFA World Cup Qualifier in the same year.

1960

He later played for Deportes Tolima in 1960.

1962

He played for Junior de Barranquilla and other clubs, and represented Colombia in the 1962 FIFA World Cup.

He was famous for scoring the first and only Olympic goal in any men's FIFA World Cup, beating legendary goalkeeper Lev Yashin in a 4–4 draw against the Soviets in 1962.

Shortly thereafter in 1962 Coll joined América de Cali where he was remembered with scoring a notable goal.

This achievement came in Arica, Chile, on 3 June 1962, during the development of the game between Colombia and the USSR of the first round of the World Cup.

Colombia was down 4–1.

Then they were given a corner kick.

Marco Coll kicked the ball and scored a direct goal.

Colombia would eventually tie with USSR with goals from Antonio Rada and Marino Klinger.

At one interview, Coll claimed he aimed for the goal as the Colombian players were too short compared to their Russian opponents.

Coll also said it was the first and only time he ever tried to score a goal from that position.

The goal inspired a reaction to tie the game 4–4.

1965

In 1965 he played for Deportes Tolima.

1970

In the period of 1970-1971 Coll played for Atlético Junior after which he retired from his career as a footballer.

2017

Coll died on 5 June 2017, aged 81, in his native Barranquilla after a short illness.