Roberto Perfumo facts for kids
Perfumo in 1969
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Roberto Alfredo Perfumo | ||
| Date of birth | 3 October 1942 | ||
| Place of birth | Sarandí, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 10 March 2016 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 179 cm | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1960–1961 | River Plate | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1962–1970 | Racing Club | 207 | (14) |
| 1971–1974 | Cruzeiro | 141 | (6) |
| 1975–1978 | River Plate | 110 | (4) |
| Total | 458 | (24) | |
| National team | |||
| 1964–1974 | Argentina | 37 | (0) |
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Roberto Alfredo Perfumo (born October 3, 1942 – died March 10, 2016) was a famous Argentine football player and sports commentator. People called him El Mariscal, which means "The Marshal," because he was a strong leader on the field. Many think he was one of the best defenders Argentina ever had. He played for big clubs like Racing Club, River Plate, and Brazilian team Cruzeiro. He also played for the Argentina national team in the 1966 and 1974 World Cups.
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Roberto Perfumo's Football Journey
Roberto Perfumo was born in Sarandí, Argentina. He started playing football in his neighborhood team, called "Pulqui." In 1960, he joined the youth division of River Plate.
Perfumo later became a player for Racing Club. He played his first friendly match for them in January 1964 in Chile. He started as a midfielder, but then began playing as a right back for Racing's reserve team.
Rising to Fame with Racing Club
Perfumo made his official debut in the Primera División (Argentina's top league) thanks to coach Néstor Rossi. While playing for Racing Club, he became known as one of Argentina's best defenders.
He helped Racing Club win many important titles:
- The Primera División league title.
- The Copa Libertadores, which is a big South American club competition.
- The Intercontinental Cup, where they played against the best team from Europe.
During these wins, fans and the media often praised Perfumo as Racing Club's most important player.
After His Playing Career
After he stopped playing football, Roberto Perfumo worked as a sports commentator. He shared his knowledge and opinions on football for channels like ESPN and TV Pública.
Roberto Perfumo passed away on March 10, 2016, at the age of 73, after an accident in Buenos Aires.
Major Achievements
Roberto Perfumo won many titles during his career, both as a player and later as a manager.
As a Player
- Racing Club
- Primera División (2): 1961, 1966
- Copa Libertadores (1): 1967
- Intercontinental Cup (1): 1967
- Cruzeiro
- Campeonato Mineiro (3): 1972, 1973, 1974
- River Plate
- Primera División (3): 1975 Metropolitano, 1975 Nacional, 1977 Metropolitano
As a Manager
- Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata
- Copa Centenario (1): 1993
See also
In Spanish: Roberto Perfumo para niños
