Santiago Vernazza facts for kids
Vernazza in River Plate
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Julio Carlos Santiago Vernazza | ||
| Date of birth | 23 September 1928 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 12 November 2017 (aged 89) | ||
| Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.75 m | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder, right winger, striker | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1947–1951 | Platense | 109 | (53) |
| 1951–1956 | River Plate | 163 | (60) |
| 1956–1960 | Palermo | 115 | (51) |
| 1960–1961 | AC Milan | 29 | (14) |
| 1961–1963 | Lanerossi Vicenza | 30 | (3) |
| Total | 446 | (181) | |
| National team | |||
| Argentina | 6 | (1) | |
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Julio Carlos Santiago Vernazza, also known as "Ghito", was a famous Argentine football player. He was born on September 23, 1928, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Santiago Vernazza played as a forward and was known for scoring many goals. He played for several important clubs in both Argentina and Italy during his career. He passed away on November 12, 2017, at the age of 89.
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Santiago Vernazza's Football Journey
Santiago Vernazza started his football career in Argentina. He played for Platense from 1947 to 1951. After that, he joined River Plate, one of Argentina's biggest clubs. He played for River Plate from 1951 to 1956. During his time there, he helped the team win several championships.
Playing in Italy
In 1956, Santiago Vernazza moved to Italy. He signed with Palermo, a team that had just been promoted to Serie A. Serie A is the top football league in Italy. Vernazza played four seasons for Palermo. He scored more than 50 goals for the club. He became one of the most important players in Palermo's history.
After Palermo, Vernazza played for A.C. Milan in the 1960-1961 season. With AC Milan, his team finished in second place in the league. In 1961, he moved to Vicenza, where he played for two more seasons. He retired from football in 1963 when he was 35 years old.
Awards and Tributes
Santiago Vernazza won several important titles during his career. Most of these were with River Plate in Argentina.
Major Wins
- Campeonato Argentino: 1952, 1953, 1955, 1956 (with River Plate)
- Copa Dr. Carlos Ibarguren: 1952 (with River Plate)
In April 2009, the Palermo football club honored Santiago Vernazza. They invited him to their city in Sicily. He was celebrated and introduced to the fans at the Stadio Renzo Barbera. This happened before a Serie A game against Torino. It was a special moment to remember his great contributions to the club.
See also
In Spanish: Santiago Vernazza para niños
