Romerito facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Julio César Romero Insfrán | ||
| Date of birth | 28 August 1960 | ||
| Place of birth | Luque, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1979 | Sportivo Luqueño | 113 | (33) |
| 1980–1983 | New York Cosmos | 104 | (37) |
| 1983–1988 | Fluminense | 211 | (59) |
| 1989 | Barcelona | 7 | (1) |
| 1989–1990 | Puebla | 81 | (16) |
| 1990–1991 | Sportivo Luqueño | 35 | (11) |
| 1992 | Olimpia Asunción | 24 | (9) |
| 1993–1994 | Sportivo Luqueño | 43 | (13) |
| 1995 | Deportes La Serena | 3 | (1) |
| 1995 | Club Cerro Corá | 1 | (0) |
| 1996–1998 | Sportivo Luqueño | 66 | (33) |
| Total | 626 | (180) | |
| International career | |||
| 1979–1990 | Paraguay | 64 | (26) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Julio César Romero Insfrán (born August 28, 1960), known to many as Romerito, is a famous former football player from Paraguay. He played as a midfielder, which means he helped both defend and attack on the field. Many people think he is one of the best football players Paraguay has ever had. He is also the only player from Paraguay to be chosen by the legendary Pelé for his list of the top 125 greatest living footballers, called the FIFA 100, back in 2004.
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Romerito's Amazing Football Journey
Starting Out in Paraguay
Romerito was born in Luque, Paraguay. He began his football career in 1977 at a local club called Sportivo Luqueño. By 1979, his great playing skills earned him a spot on the Paraguay national team.
He played in the FIFA World Youth Championship that year. Many people thought he was one of the best players in the tournament, just like Diego Maradona. In the same year, Romerito was a key player when Paraguay won the Copa América, scoring three important goals.
Playing for Big Clubs Around the World
In 1980, Romerito joined the New York Cosmos team in the United States. There, he played alongside other football legends like Carlos Alberto and Franz Beckenbauer. In the 1980 Soccer Bowl, he scored the winning goal that helped his team win 3–0.
Later, Romerito moved to Brazil to play for Fluminense. He became a huge fan favorite there. In 1985, he was even named the South American Footballer of the Year. He led Fluminense to win the Campeonato Brasileiro, which is a major league title in Brazil.
In 1989, he had a short time playing for FC Barcelona in Spain. After that, he played in Mexico for Puebla F.C..
Returning to South America
After his time in Europe and Mexico, Romerito came back to South America. He finished his career playing for clubs like Olimpia, Club Cerro Corá, and Sportivo Luqueño in Paraguay. He also played for Deportes La Serena in Chile.
Throughout his entire career, Romerito scored more than 400 goals!
International Goals for Paraguay
Romerito scored many goals for his country, Paraguay. In 1986, he was a very important player who helped the Paraguay national team get back to the FIFA World Cup finals. This was a big deal because they hadn't been there in 28 years! At the World Cup in Mexico, he scored goals against Iraq and the host country, Mexico.
He is tied for the 3rd highest goalscorer in the history of the Paraguay national team, with 13 goals.
Romerito's Achievements and Awards
Romerito won many titles and received several awards during his football career.
- New York Cosmos
* NASL Champion: 1980, 1982
- Fluminense
* Brazilian League Champion: 1984 * Rio de Janeiro State League Champion: 1984, 1985
- Barcelona
* UEFA Cup Winners' Cup Champion: 1988–89 (a European club competition)
- Puebla
* Mexican League Champion: 1989–90 * Mexican Cup Winner: 1989–90
- Olimpia Asunción
* Republic Tournament Winner: 1992
- Paraguay National Team
* Copa América Champion: 1979 (South American championship)
- Individual Awards
* South American Footballer of the Year: 1985 (best player in South America) * South American Team of the Year: 1986 * Paraguayan First Division top scorer: 1990 * FIFA top 125 greatest living footballers: 2004 (chosen by Pelé)
Interesting Facts About Romerito
- Besides football, Romerito is also involved in politics. He is a politician for the Colorado Party in his hometown of Luque. He works as a city counselor, helping to make decisions for the city.
- In September 2006, Romerito surprised many people by making his debut as a rock singer! He performed at a Paraguayan music festival called "Pilsen Rock." He joined a popular local band called Revolber on stage and sang part of their song "Siete hermanos, 1 misil" in front of a huge crowd of 40,000 people.
Interesting Facts About Romerito
- Romerito is one of the top goal scorers for the Paraguay national team. He has scored 13 goals, placing him among the top three.
- After his football career, Romerito became involved in politics. He is a politician for the Colorado Party in his hometown of Luque. He works as a city counselor, helping to make decisions for the city.
- In September 2006, Romerito surprised many people by making his debut as a rock singer! He performed at a music festival in Paraguay called "Pilsen Rock." He sang with a popular local band called Revolber in front of 40,000 fans.
See also
In Spanish: Julio César Romero para niños
