title: Gerónimo Ovelar
text: # Gerónimo Ovelar
  
  Gerónimo Ovelar (born 30 September 1951) is a Paraguayan former professional footballer who played for Paraguay, as a central defender.
  
  ## Club career
  
  Born in Lambaré, Paraguay, Ovelar began his career at Cerro Porteño, before joining Guaraní.
  
  ## International career
  
  Ovelar made three appearances for Paraguay in 1979, being part of the squad that lifted the 1979 Copa América.
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Ovelar's grandson is current Cerro Porteño forward Fernando Ovelar.
  
  