Hugo Rolando Brizuela Benítez (born 8 February 1969) is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Brizuela started his career with Sol de América in his homeland,[1] with whom he won the 1991 Paraguayan Primera División[2] and took part in the Copa Libertadores in 1989 and 1992.[3][4]
He spent the most part of his career in Chile playing for O'Higgins,[5] Unión Española,[6] Audax Italiano and Universidad Católica.[7][1]
In Argentina, he played for Argentinos Juniors and Chacarita Juniors in 1998 and 2001, respectively.[7]
In Mexico, he played for Pachuca and León. He was part of the Pachuca team that won the Invierno 2001 championship in Mexico.[7][1]
In Ecuador, he made an appearance for Barcelona SC.[7][1]
He ended his career with Audax Italiano in 2004[8] and O'Higgins in the 2005 Primera B.[1][9]
At international level, Brizuela represented Paraguay at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.[10] He earned a total of 15 caps with three goals scored between 1998 and 2002.
He is the older brother of the Paraguayan-born Chilean former footballer Braulio Brizuela.[11][12]
He acquired Chilean citizenship by residence and made his home in Rancagua after his retirement.[7] Later, he returned to his city of birth.[1]
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