Juan Taverna facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 13 April 1948 | ||
| Place of birth | Veinticinco de Mayo, Buenos Aires | ||
| Date of death | 7 November 2014 (aged 66) | ||
| Place of death | Veinticinco de Mayo, Buenos Aires | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1968–1971 | Estudiantes de La Plata | ||
| 1973–1974 | Real Murcia | 24 | (3) |
| 1976 | Boca Juniors | 28 | (10) |
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Juan Taverna (born 13 April 1948 – died 7 November 2014) was an Argentine footballer. He played as a forward. Juan Taverna played for several important clubs during his career. These included Estudiantes de La Plata, Real Murcia, and Boca Juniors.
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Early Life and Career Beginnings
Juan Taverna was born on 13 April 1948. His hometown was Veinticinco de Mayo, in the Buenos Aires Province of Argentina. He began his professional football journey in Argentina.
Playing for Estudiantes de La Plata
Taverna started his senior career with Estudiantes de La Plata. He played for this club from 1968 to 1971. Estudiantes is a well-known team in Argentine football.
Moving to Europe
After his time in Argentina, Juan Taverna moved to Europe. He joined a Spanish club called Real Murcia.
Time at Real Murcia
Juan Taverna played for Real Murcia from 1973 to 1974. During his time there, he played 24 matches. He scored 3 goals for the team. Real Murcia competes in La Liga, Spain's top football league.
Return to Argentina
After his experience in Spain, Taverna returned to Argentina. He joined one of the country's biggest clubs.
Playing for Boca Juniors
In 1976, Juan Taverna played for Boca Juniors. This was for a few months during that year. He played 28 matches for Boca Juniors. He scored 10 goals during his time with the club. Boca Juniors is one of the most famous football clubs in Argentina and South America.
Later Life and Passing
Juan Taverna passed away on 7 November 2014. He was 66 years old. He died in his hometown of Veinticinco de Mayo, Argentina.
See also
In Spanish: Juan Alberto Taverna para niños
