Juan Carlos Sarnari facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 22 January 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 21 April 2023 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Bogotá, Colombia | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1959–1962 | River Plate | ||
| 1963 | Huracán | ||
| 1964–1967 | River Plate | ||
| 1967–1969 | Universidad Católica | ||
| 1970–1972 | Universidad de Chile | (42) | |
| 1973 | Independiente Medellín | ||
| 1975–1976 | Independiente Santa Fe | ||
| 1977 | Deportes La Serena | ||
| National team | |||
| 1966–1967 | Argentina | 6 | (1) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1979–1980 | Deportes Quindío | ||
| 1981 | Santa Fe | ||
| 1982 | Once Caldas | ||
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Juan Carlos Sarnari (22 January 1942 – 21 April 2023) was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder. He scored 29 goals in the Copa Libertadores, making him the 6th-highest scoring player in Copa Libertadores history.
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Playing career
Sarnari started his career at River Plate at the age of 17. In 1963 he spent a season with Huracán. He returned to River in 1964.
In 1966 Sarnari was selected to represent the Argentina national team at the 1966 FIFA World Cup. He was capped 6 times and scored 1 goal.
In 1967 Sarnari moved to Chile where he played for Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile, in 1973 Sanari moved to Colombia where he played for Independiente Medellín and Independiente Santa Fe. He won the 1975 league title with Santa Fe.
Managerial career
Sarnari was the manager of several clubs in Colombia including Deportes Quindío, Independiente Santa Fe and Once Caldas.
Death
Sarnari died in Bogotá, Colombia, on 21 April 2023, at the age of 81.
Honours
Independiente Santa Fe
- Categoría Primera A: 1975
See also
In Spanish: Juan Carlos Sarnari para niños
