Alejandro Semenewicz Explained

Alejandro Semenewicz
Full Name:Alejandro Estanislao Semenewicz
Birth Date:1 June 1949
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Death Place:Villa Domínico, Argentina
Position:Defender, midfielder
Years1:1968–1969
Clubs1:Morón
Caps1:51
Goals1:0
Years2:1970–1976
Clubs2:Independiente
Caps2:220
Goals2:4
Years3:1977–1979
Clubs3:Atlético Nacional
Years4:1980
Clubs4:Cipolletti
Caps4:11
Goals4:0
Years5:1981–1982
Clubs5:Morón
Caps5:69
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:1972
Nationalteam1:Argentina
Nationalcaps1:7
Nationalgoals1:0

Alejandro Estanislao Semenewicz, (also spelled Siemianowicz, 1 June 1949 – 1 April 2024) was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a defender or midfielder.

Career

Semenewicz was nicknamed "El Polaco".[1] He is considered to be one of the most decorated players in the history of Argentine side Independiente.[2]

Style of play

Semenewicz mainly operated as a defender or midfielder and was known for his work ethic.[3]

Personal life and death

Born in Argentina, Semenewicz was of Polish descent. His nickname was El polaco (The Pole).[4]

Semenewicz died after suffering a heart attack on 1 April 2024, at the age of 74.[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: March 31, 2024 . 1972. Se necesita sangre del grupo Semenewicz . 2024-04-01 . El Gráfico . es.
  2. Web site: 'El polaco' argentino que conquistó el corazón de los hinchas verdolagas. telemedellin.tv.
  3. Web site: Las "glorias de Independiente" estarán presentes en Azul. Diario El. Tiempo. www.diarioeltiempo.com.ar.
  4. Web site: 1974 Volante incansable, inteligente y temperamental, el “polaco” Alejandro Semenewicz fue importante en estas cuatro copas de Independiente. - CONMEBOL. 31 October 2016. www.conmebol.com.
  5. News: Murió el Polaco Semenewicz, fuerza, garra y corazón del Independiente copero de la década del 70 . 1 April 2024 . La Nacion . 1 April 2024.