Óscar Bonfiglio
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Bonfiglio and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Oscar Bonfiglio Martinez (October 5, 1905 – November 4, 1987) was a Mexican football goalkeeper, and Olympian, who played for the Mexico national team in the 1930 World Cup.
Career
Bonfiglio was the first goalkeeper beaten in World Cup history, with a goal by France forward Lucien Laurent. In two matches he conceded 10 goals: the most in the tournament. At the time, he played for the club Marte FC. Bonfiglio suffered an injury and retired from playing at age 28.[1]
Bonfiglio played for Mexico at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Olympics.[2]
Personal
Bonfiglio is the father of actor Oscar Morelli.[1] Bonfiglio is credited to be the founder of Mexican football team Irapuato FC back in 1948
References
- 1 2 Luna C., Édgar (25 March 2010). "El primer portero de México en un Mundial Óscar Bonfiglio" [The first Mexican goalkeeper at a World Cup Óscar Bonfiglio] (in Spanish). Esto.
- ↑ http://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/
- ^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part I*Biographical Notes - Heroes of Mundials" ; GiA Katowice 1993
- ^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part II*History World Championship " ; GiA Katowice 1994
External links
- Óscar Bonfiglio – FIFA competition record
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