José Buruca Laforia

José María Buruca Laforia (Atalaya, Spain, 16 May 1884 – Buenos Aires, Argentina, 6 Jun 1957) was an Argentine association football goalkeeper. Nicknamed El Vasco, Buruca Laforia is considered the first great goalkeeper of Argentina.

José Buruca Laforia
Laforia c. 1905–08
Personal information
Full name José María Buruca Laforia
Date of birth 1884
Place of birth Atalaya, Spain
Date of death 1957
Place of death Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1900 Central A.C.
1901–1904 Barracas A.C.
1905–1908 Alumni
1908 Argentino (Q)
1909–11 Independiente
19?–12 Racing
International career
1902–1907 Argentina 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
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