Roberto Ferreiro facts for kids
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Ferreiro in 1972.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Roberto Oscar Ferreiro | ||
| Date of birth | 25 April 1935 | ||
| Place of birth | Avellaneda, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 20 April 2017 (aged 81) | ||
| Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Playing position | Right back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1958–1968 | Independiente | 241 | (0) |
| 1968–1970 | River Plate | 86 | (0) |
| Total | 327 | (0) | |
| National team | |||
| 1962–1966 | Argentina | 18 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1973–1974 | Independiente | ||
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Roberto Oscar Ferreiro (born April 25, 1935 – died April 20, 2017) was a famous Argentine football player and later a coach. He was known for playing as a right back, a defensive position on the field.
Ferreiro played for two big football clubs in Argentina: Independiente and River Plate. He also played for his country, Argentina, in international matches.
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Roberto Ferreiro: A Football Legend
Roberto Ferreiro was a very important person in Argentine football. He spent many years playing and coaching. His career showed great skill and leadership.
Playing for Clubs
Ferreiro started his professional career in 1958. He played for Independiente for a long time, from 1958 to 1968. During these years, he played in 241 games for the club.
After Independiente, he moved to River Plate. He played there from 1968 to 1970. He appeared in 86 games for River Plate. In total, he played 327 club games.
Playing for Argentina
Roberto Ferreiro also represented his country. He was part of the Argentine national team. He played for Argentina between 1962 and 1966.
During this time, he played in 18 international games for his country. Playing for the national team is a big honor for any football player.
Becoming a Manager
After he stopped playing football, Ferreiro became a manager. A manager is like a coach who leads the team. He returned to his old club, Independiente, as their manager in the 1970s.
As a manager, he helped Independiente win some very important championships. These included the 1973 Intercontinental Cup and the Copa Libertadores 1974. Winning these titles showed his great coaching skills.
Later Life
Roberto Ferreiro passed away on April 20, 2017. He was 81 years old when he died in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He is remembered as a key figure in Argentine football history.
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Ferreiro para niños
