Mario Catala' was born in Montevideo, Uruguay on the 28th of August 1944. He began his professional career at the age of 18 and retired when he was about 30. After his retirement, Catala' was a manager for Juan Aurich and Libertad de Trujillo. He also began a football academy named the Videncia de Chiclayo. During his time as a professional footballer, Catala met, fell in love, and married his wife Elva. They had three children and raised them in Chiclayo, Peru which happened to be the same place where Catala' had previously played during his career, Juan Aurich. Also, when Catala' was younger (1971), he recieved an offer to play in Real Betis but declined it and continued playing in South America. Many years later in March 9, 2013, Catala' passed away at the age of 68 in the United States. His legacy as one of the greatest players in Juan Aurich history and as a remarkable, lethal striker will forever be intact.