Yaco Danón Explained

Yaco Danón
Fullname:Jacobo Danón
Birth Place:İzmir, Turkey
Position:Striker
Years1:1948–1949
Clubs1:Chacarita Juniors
Caps1:6
Goals1:2
Years2:1949–1957
Clubs2:All Boys
Caps2:237
Goals2:125
Years3:1958
Clubs3:Chacarita Juniors
Caps3:10
Goals3:6

Jacobo Danón was a Turkish footballer who most of his career played as a striker for Argentine side All Boys.

Life

Danón was born in İzmir, Turkey, and moved to Argentina at a young age.[1] He was nicknamed "the Turk".[2]

Career

In 1949, Danón signed for Argentine side All Boys, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[3]

Style of play

Danón mainly operated as a striker and was described as "very skilled... not a nine from the area like now, but rather he came to look for the ball behind."[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Yaco Danón - El Grafico article.
  2. Web site: Dos turcos en Floresta.
  3. Web site: All Boys, 100 años de fútbol, barrio y pertenencia. elgoldigital.com.
  4. Web site: De Esmirna a Floresta, los goles del Turco Danón. clarin.com.