Norberto Boggio facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Norberto Constante Boggio | ||
| Date of birth | 11 August 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Santa Fe, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 20 December 2021 (aged 90) | ||
| Height | 1.71 m | ||
| Playing position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1949–1956 | Banfield | ||
| 1957–1962 | San Lorenzo de Almagro | ||
| 1963–1971 | Atlante | ||
| National team | |||
| Argentina | |||
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Norberto Constante Boggio (born August 11, 1931 – died December 20, 2021) was a talented Argentine footballer. He was known for playing as a forward, which means he was one of the main players who tried to score goals. Norberto Boggio played for the Argentine national team in the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
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Early Life and Club Career
Norberto Boggio started his football journey in Argentina. He played for two important clubs in his home country.
Playing for Banfield
Boggio began his professional career with Banfield. He played for this club from 1949 to 1956. This was where he first showed his skills as a forward.
Time at San Lorenzo
After Banfield, Boggio moved to San Lorenzo de Almagro. He played there from 1957 to 1962. San Lorenzo is one of Argentina's biggest football clubs.
Moving to Mexico with Atlante
Later in his career, Norberto Boggio moved to Mexico. He joined the club Atlante in 1963. He played for Atlante for many years, until 1971. This shows he was a valuable player for a long time.
International Career
Norberto Boggio also represented his country, Argentina, on the international stage.
Playing for Argentina
He was chosen to play for the Argentine national team. This is a big honor for any footballer.
The 1958 FIFA World Cup
One of the highlights of his career was playing in the 1958 FIFA World Cup. This major international tournament takes place every four years. It brings together the best football teams from around the world.
Later Life
Norberto Boggio passed away on December 20, 2021. He was 90 years old. He is remembered as an important player in Argentine football history.
See also
In Spanish: Norberto Boggio para niños
