Arturo Bonilla

Arturo Bonilla
Personal information
Full name Arturo Torres Bonilla
Date of birth (1953-01-23) 23 January 1953
Place of birth El Progreso, Yoro Department, Honduras
Playing position Attacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
Retired
Youth career
¿?–1968 Lenca
1968–1969 Morelia
1969–1971 Honduras El Progreso
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1985 Marathón 271 (57)
National team
1973-1975 Honduras - (-)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Bonilla and the second or maternal family name is Torres.

Arturo Torres Bonilla (born 23 January 1953) is a retired Honduran football midfielder.

He currently lives in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he works in the family boating business.[1]

Club career

Nicknamed Pacharaca, Bonilla made his debut with Marathón in the 1972–73 season. He played his entire career at the club, retiring in 1985. In total, Bonilla played 271 matches and scored 57 goals. He has the record of match appearances in the club.

International career

Arturo Bonilla was part of the Honduras national football team in the qualification of 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Retirement

In 1985, Bonilla retired from soccer.

References

  1. (interview and profile) - Diez (Spanish)
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