List of Famous people born in Uruguay

Martín Méndez is an Uruguayan Swedish Bassist of progressive death metal band Opeth and second longest serving member of the band, behind lead vocalist, songwriter and guitarist Mikael Åkerfeldt.

Ever Hugo Almeida Almada is a Paraguayan football manager and former player who played as a goalkeeper. Almeida was born in Salto, Uruguay, but became a naturalized Paraguayan in 1975.

Jorge Luis Larrionda Pietrafesa is a retired FIFA football referee from Uruguay who has officiated at international matches since 1998. He officiated at the 2006 FIFA World Cup, where he took charge of four matches, including a semifinal between Portugal and France. He is known as a strict referee who shows a high number of cards.

Gaston H. Gonnet is a Uruguayan Canadian computer scientist and entrepreneur. He is best known for his contributions to the Maple computer algebra system and the creation of a digital version of the Oxford English Dictionary.

Eduardo Lorier Sandro is a Uruguayan agronomist and politician.

José Nasazzi Yarza was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a defender. He captained his country when they won the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930.

Walter Gerardo Pandiani Urquiza is a Uruguayan former professional footballer who played as a striker, currently a manager.