Humberto Maschio facts for kids
Maschio during his first years in Racing, c. 1954–57
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| Full name | Humberto Dionisio Maschio | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 20 February 1933 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Avellaneda, Argentina | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 20 August 2024 (aged 91) | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 177 cm | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward, midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Arsenal de Llavallol | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1953 | Quilmes | |||||||||||||||
| 1954–1957 | Racing Club | 92 | (28) | |||||||||||||
| 1957–1959 | Bologna | 43 | (13) | |||||||||||||
| 1959–1962 | Atalanta | 80 | (22) | |||||||||||||
| 1962–1963 | Internazionale | 15 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 1963–1966 | Fiorentina | 40 | (11) | |||||||||||||
| 1966–1968 | Racing Club | 47 | (16) | |||||||||||||
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| 1956–1957 | Argentina | 12 | (12) | |||||||||||||
| 1962 | Italy | 4 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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| 1969 | Argentina | |||||||||||||||
| 1971 | Racing Club | |||||||||||||||
| 1972 | Costa Rica | |||||||||||||||
| 1973 | Independiente | |||||||||||||||
| 1982 | LDU Quito | |||||||||||||||
| 1985 | Blooming | |||||||||||||||
| 1999-2000 | Racing Club (Joint with Gustavo Costas) | |||||||||||||||
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Humberto Dionisio Maschio (born February 20, 1933 – died August 20, 2024) was a famous Argentine-Italian football player and manager. He played as a forward or midfielder.
Maschio was a key player for Racing Club. He helped them win the Copa Libertadores and Copa Intercontinental in 1967. He also played for both the Argentina and Italy national teams. With Argentina, he won the 1957 Copa América.
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Playing Career Highlights
Humberto Maschio began his football journey at Arsenal de Llavallol. He then moved to Quilmes Atlético Club, where he showed he could score many goals. In 1954, he joined Racing Club.
The "Angels with Dirty Faces"
Maschio was part of the Argentina national team that won the 1957 South American Championship. This team, especially its attacking players, was called The Angels with Dirty Faces. This nickname came from their exciting way of playing. It also hinted at their relaxed attitude towards training.
After the tournament, Maschio and two other teammates, Antonio Valentín Angelillo and Omar Sívori, moved to Italy to play football. In Italy, these three players were known as The Trio of Death. This was because they were incredibly good at scoring goals.
Playing in Italy
In 1957, Maschio signed with Bologna. He then moved to Atalanta in 1959. At Atalanta, Maschio played really well. He scored many goals and helped create chances for his teammates. He changed his playing style here, moving from a central attacker to a deeper role. This allowed him to use his great vision and creativity on the field.
His excellent performance at Atalanta led him to join Inter Milan in 1962. After Inter, Maschio played briefly for Fiorentina. His strong play in Italy helped him get called up to the Italian national team.
Return to Racing Club
In 1966, Maschio returned to his beloved Racing Club. This return was very successful. He helped Racing win the Copa Libertadores in 1967. They also won the Intercontinental Cup in the same year. He ended his playing career at Racing, having scored 44 goals in 139 matches for the club.
International Football
Humberto Maschio played for two different national teams during his career: Argentina and Italy.
Playing for Argentina
Maschio played 12 games for the Argentina national football team between 1956 and 1957. He scored 12 goals in these matches. He was a key player when Argentina won the 1957 Copa América. He was also the top scorer of that tournament, with 9 goals.
Playing for Italy
Because of his Italian family background, Maschio was also able to play for the Italian team. He played two games for Italy in 1962. He was the captain of the Italian team at the 1962 FIFA World Cup in Chile.
During a match against the host team, Chile, there was a very tough game known as the Battle of Santiago. In this intense match, Maschio was injured. Italy lost the game 2–0 and was eliminated from the tournament early.
Managerial Career
After retiring as a player, Humberto Maschio became a football manager. He coached the Argentina national football team in 1969. He also managed the Costa Rica national football team in 1972. He coached several club teams too, including Racing Club and Blooming in Bolivia.
Achievements and Awards
Humberto Maschio won many important titles as both a player and a coach.
As a Player
- Club Trophies:
- Serie A: 1962–63 (with Inter Milan)
- Coppa Italia: 1965–66 (with Fiorentina)
- Mitropa Cup: 1966 (with Fiorentina)
- Primera División: 1966 (with Racing Club)
- Copa Libertadores: 1967 (with Racing Club)
- Intercontinental Cup: 1967 (with Racing Club)
- International Trophies:
- Copa América: 1957 (with Argentina)
- Pan American Games: 1955 (with Argentina)
- Individual Awards:
- Copa América top scorer: 1957
As a Coach
- Club Trophies:
- Copa Interamericana: 1972 (with Independiente)
- Copa Libertadores: 1973 (with Independiente)
Personal Life
Humberto Maschio passed away on August 20, 2024, at the age of 91. He died from kidney failure.
See also
In Spanish: Humberto Maschio para niños
- Oriundo
- List of Argentine born footballers to play for other national teams
