Roberto Basílico Explained

Roberto Basílico
Birth Date:?
Birth Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Death Place:Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position:Defender
Youthyears1:1920s–1931
Youthclubs1:Club Atlético Atlanta
Years1:1931–1933

Roberto Basílico was an Argentine footballer, who played in Atlanta and River Plate. He served as defender in the River team that won the first title of professionalism in 1932.

Biography

Roberto Basílico was born in Buenos Aires. He began his career in Club Atlético Atlanta. In 1931 Basílico was hired by River team, who began incorporating several reinforcements overlooking the championship. On March 13, 1932, Basilico debuted as defender in a win over Chacarita Juniors 3–1. That same year River Plate played the championship game against Club Atlético Independiente. The match was played at the Gasómetro with a score of 3–0 in favor of River, with goals by Ferreyra, Peucelle, and Zatelli.

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