Juan Botasso Explained

Juan Botasso
Fullname:Juan Botasso
Birth Date:23 October 1908
Birth Place:Quilmes, Argentina
Death Place:Quilmes, Argentina
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:1927–1930
Years2:1930–1938
Years3:1938–1946
Clubs1:Argentino de Quilmes
Clubs2:Racing Club
Clubs3:Argentino de Quilmes
Nationalyears1:1929–1930
Nationalteam1:Argentina
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:0

Juan Botasso (23 October 1908 – 5 October 1950) was an Argentine footballer. He played in goal for Argentina in the 1930 FIFA World Cup final on 30 July 1930, which was lost 4–2 to Uruguay.[1]

Botasso (sometimes written Bottaso) started his career in 1927 with Argentino de Quilmes. After playing in the 1930 World Cup he moved to Racing Club de Avellaneda where he played until 1938. Botasso then returned to Argentino de Quilmes who were playing in the Argentine 2nd Division.

Honours

Racing
Quilmes
Argentina

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Argentina squads in the 1930 World Cup. RSSSF. 2008-05-24.