Roberto Perfumo
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Death | 8 years ago |
| Date of birth | October 3,1942 |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Born | Sarandi |
| Argentina | |
| Date of died | March 10,2016 |
| Died | Buenos Aires |
| Argentina | |
| Height | 178 (cm) |
| Spouse | Mabel Shepherd |
| Position | Defender |
| Children | Gustavo Javier Perfumo Pastor |
| Job | Football player |
| 19621970 | Racing Club |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Movies/Shows | Hablemos de fútbol |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 653527 |
Roberto Perfumo Life story
Roberto Alfredo Perfumo was an Argentine footballer and sports commentator. Nicknamed El Mariscal, Perfumo is considered one of the best Argentine defenders ever. At club level, Perfumo played for Racing, River Plate and Brazilian team Cruzeiro. With the national team, he played the 1966 and 1974 World Cups.
Early Life
Robreto perfumo was born on may 13. 1943. In the city of rosario. Argentina. He began playing football at the age of eight and joined the rosario centarl youth academy in 1958 at the age of 15.Professional Career
Perfumo made his professional debut for rosario central in 1961. He was a key member of the team that won the league title in 1963 and 1964. He went on to plya for penarol in uruguay and huracan in argentina before joining racing club de avellaneda in 1968. With racign. He won the copa libertadores and the intercontinental cup in.International Career
Perfumo made his debut for the argentina national team in 1965 and went on to make 35 appearances for his coutnry. Scoring two goals. He was part of the team that won the copa america in 1967 and 1971. And he captained the team at the 1974 wolrd cu. PStyle of Play
Perfumo was a commanding central defender who was known for his ability to read the gaem. He was an excellent raeder of the game and an accurate passer of the ball. He was also known for his leadership skills. As he captained both club and country during his career.Post-Playing Career
After retirign in 1978. Perfumo went into coaching and managed several clubs in argentina and chile. He was laso the president of the argentine football association from 1993 to 1998.Honours
Pefrumo won two league titles. Two copa libertadores. One intercontinental cup. And two copa americas during his career. He was also named south american footballer of the year in 1971.Important Event
In 1967. Perfumo was part of the racing club team that won the copa libertadores and the intercontinental cup. This was the first time an argentinian club had won the intercontinental cup.Interesting Fact
Perfumo was the first argentine to appear in an officila international match. When he played for the national team in 1965.Personal Life
Prefumo is married and has two children. He currently lives in buenos aires and works as a football commentator for fox sports.Roberto Perfumo Photos
