Ernesto Lazzatti

Ernesto Lazzatti (25 September 1915 – 30 December 1988) was an Argentine football midfielder and sports journalist. As a player, he won 10 titles with Boca Juniors, the only Argentine team where he played. Lazzatti's position on the field was central midfielder, being notable for his skills with the ball and elegant style of playing. In 503 official matches played, Lazzatti was never sent off.

Ernesto Lazzatti
Lazzatti in 1945
Personal information
Date of birth (1915-09-25)25 September 1915
Place of birth Bahía Blanca, Argentina
Date of death 30 December 1988(1988-12-30) (aged 73)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
1924–1933 Puerto Comercial
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1934–1947 Boca Juniors 379 (16)
1947–1948 Danubio 50 (0)
International career
1936–1937 Argentina 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Nicknamed El Pibe de Oro (The Golden Kid), Lazzatti is considered one of Boca Juniors's greatest idols, having raised from the youth divisions with a long career in the club. Lazzatti also won a title as manager in 1954.

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