Carlos Aponte

{{Short description|Colombian footballer (1939–2008)}}

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Carlos Aponte Benítez (Tunja, January 24, 1939 – August 1, 2008) was a Colombian footballer. He competed for the Colombia national football team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup which was held in Chile.[http://www.eltiempo.com/deportes/fubolcolombiano/equipos/SANTAFE/home/fallecio-carlos-copetin-aponte-gloria-de-santa-fe-en-los-anos-50-y-60_4424592-1 "Falleció Carlos 'Copetín' Aponte, gloria de Santa Fe en los años 50 y 60"] - El Tiempo