José Sanfilippo facts for kids
Sanfilippo in 1962
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | José Francisco Sanfilippo | ||
| Date of birth | 4 May 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 4 June 2026 (aged 91) | ||
| Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1962 | San Lorenzo | (total) 260 | (200) |
| 1963–1964 | Boca Juniors | 20 | (7) |
| 1964–1965 | Nacional | 21 | (25) |
| 1966–1967 | Banfield | 50 | (19) |
| 1968 | Bangu | 14 | (7) |
| 1968–1971 | EC Bahia | 71 | (48) |
| 1972 | San Lorenzo | (see above) | |
| 1977 | Banfield de San Pedro | 3 | (-) |
| 1978 | San Miguel | ? | (?) |
| International career | |||
| 1957–1962 | Argentina | 30 | (21) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1971 | EC Bahia | ||
| 1973 | Deportivo Español | ||
| 1976 | Vélez Sarsfield | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
José Francisco Sanfilippo, known by his nickname "El Nene" (The Kid), was a legendary Argentine footballer. He was born on May 4, 1935, in the vibrant city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Sanfilippo was famous for being an incredible striker, a player whose main job is to score goals. He passed away on June 4, 2026, at the age of 91, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in the world of football.
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Meet José Sanfilippo: A Football Legend
José Sanfilippo had an amazing career playing for many different football clubs. He played in Argentina, Uruguay, and Brazil. His talent for scoring goals made him a star wherever he went.
Early Days and Club Adventures
Sanfilippo began his professional journey in 1953. He started playing for San Lorenzo in Argentina. This club became very important in his career.
Scoring Goals for San Lorenzo
Sanfilippo scored his very first league goal for San Lorenzo on November 21, 1953. This was against the team Banfield. He continued to score an incredible 192 league goals for San Lorenzo until 1962. He was a true goal-scoring machine for them!
Journeys to Other Clubs
In 1963, Sanfilippo moved to Boca Juniors, another big Argentine club. He later moved on from Boca Juniors after an incident during a match in 1964. After that, he joined Nacional in Uruguay. He even scored a goal in the Copa Libertadores for Nacional before getting injured.
Sanfilippo also played for Banfield in Argentina. Later, he played for Brazilian teams like Bangu and EC Bahia. He even returned to San Lorenzo for a short time in 1972. By 2012, Sanfilippo was recognized as the fifth-highest-scoring player in Argentine football history. This shows how many goals he scored throughout his career!
Playing for Argentina: World Cups and Trophies
Sanfilippo also proudly represented his country, Argentina. He played in two major international tournaments. These were the 1958 FIFA World Cup and the 1962 FIFA World Cup. Playing in the World Cup is a huge honor for any footballer.
He was a key player for the national team. As of 2016, he was one of Argentina's top goalscorers. He scored 22 goals for his country, tying with another great player, Leopoldo Luque.
Trophies and Top Scorer Awards
José Sanfilippo won many awards and championships during his career. He helped his teams achieve great success. He also earned several individual honors for his amazing goal-scoring ability.
Team Achievements
- San Lorenzo
- Primera División (3 titles): 1959, 1972 Metropolitano, 1972 Nacional
- Boca Juniors
- Copa Libertadores runner-up: 1963 (meaning they reached the final)
- Bahia
- Campeonato Baiano: 1970, 1971
- Argentina
- Pan American Games: 1955 (a gold medal!)
- Copa América: 1957 (a major South American championship)
Personal Scoring Records
Sanfilippo was a top scorer many times.
- Argentine Primera División Top-scorer (4 times):
- 1958 (28 goals)
- 1959 (31 goals)
- 1960 (34 goals)
- 1961 (26 goals)
- Copa América Top-scorer: 1959
- Copa Libertadores Top-scorer: 1963 (with 7 goals)
Remembering a Football Star
José Sanfilippo passed away on June 4, 2026. He was 91 years old. He will always be remembered as one of Argentina's most talented and prolific goal-scorers. His contributions to football left a lasting mark.
See also
In Spanish: José Sanfilippo para niños
