Rodolfo Fischer facts for kids
Fischer while playing for San Lorenzo
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Rodolfo José Fischer Eichler | ||
| Date of birth | 2 April 1944 | ||
| Place of birth | Oberá, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 16 October 2020 (aged 76) | ||
| Playing position | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1965–1972 | San Lorenzo | 271 (total) | (141) |
| 1972–1976 | Botafogo FR | ||
| 1976 | EC Vitória | ||
| 1977–1978 | San Lorenzo | (s. above) | |
| 1979 | Once Caldas | 40 | (10) |
| 1980 | Sarmiento (J) | ||
| 1981 | Sportivo Belgrano | ||
| National team | |||
| 1967–1972 | Argentina | 35 | (12) |
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Rodolfo José Fischer Eichler (born April 2, 1944 – died October 16, 2020) was a famous Argentine football player. People called him Lobo, which means "Wolf" in Spanish. He got this nickname because he was a tall and strong attacker who never gave up.
Fischer was a key player for CA San Lorenzo de Almagro in Buenos Aires. He helped them win three major championships. He is still known as one of the best goal scorers in the club's history. He also played for big clubs like Botafogo FR in Brazil and CD Once Caldas in Colombia.
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Early Life and Club Career
Rodolfo Fischer was born in Oberá, a city in the Misiones region of Argentina. He started playing football at a young age. In 1963, he joined the youth team of C.A. San Lorenzo de Almagro, a top club in Argentina's capital, Buenos Aires.
By 1965, Fischer was playing for San Lorenzo's main team. In 1968, his team made history. They won the Campeonato Metropolitano (Metropolitan Championship) without losing a single game. This was the first time any professional football club in Argentina had won a championship undefeated!
Fischer was a fantastic goal scorer. In 1969, he was the top scorer in the National championship. He continued to shine in 1972. That year, he helped San Lorenzo win both the Metropolitan and National championships. One of his most memorable games was in April 1972. He scored three goals in a big 4–0 win against their rivals, River Plate.
Playing for Argentina
From 1967 to 1972, Rodolfo Fischer also played for the Argentine national team. He played in 35 matches for his country and scored 12 goals. His last game for Argentina was in July 1972. It was played in the famous Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This game was part of a tournament called the Taça Independência, or Brazilian Independence Cup. Argentina finished fourth in that tournament. Fischer was one of the top goal scorers in the competition.
Moving to Brazil and Colombia
After the Brazilian Independence Cup, Rodolfo Fischer decided to stay in Rio de Janeiro. He joined the Brazilian club Botafogo FR and played there for four years. Botafogo paid a lot of money to get him. He played alongside Jairzinho, a famous player who won the World Cup in 1970. Mário Zagallo, who coached Brazil to their 1970 World Cup win, also worked at Botafogo during Fischer's time there.
In 1976, Fischer moved to another Brazilian club, EC Vitória, in Salvador da Bahia. There, he played again under his former coach, Tim.
Return to San Lorenzo and Later Career
From 1977 to 1978, Rodolfo Fischer returned to Argentina. He played once more for his beloved San Lorenzo. During his time at the club, he scored a total of 141 goals in 271 league matches. This amazing number makes him the fourth-best goal scorer in San Lorenzo's history!
In 1979, he went to play abroad again. He joined CD Once Caldas in Manizales, Colombia. He scored 11 goals in 40 league games for them. Fischer finished his football career back in Argentina. He played for Sarmiento in 1980 and Sportivo Belgrano in 1981. These teams were in the lower football leagues.
Rodolfo Fischer passed away on October 16, 2020, at the age of 76. He lived on a farm in Argentina.
Achievements
- San Lorenzo
- Primera División (Argentine First Division):
- 1968 Metropolitano (undefeated)
- 1972 Nacional
- 1972 Metropolitano
- Primera División Top Scorer: 1969 Nacional (14 goals)
See also
In Spanish: Rodolfo Fischer para niños
