Juan Francia
Juan Francia (20 March 1897 – 2 October 1962) was an Argentine footballer, who played as centre forward and left winger. Due to his slim body and great agility, he eventually received the nickname Mono ("Monkey"). Francia's career include tenures on the most renowned clubs of Rosario, such as Tiro Federal, Newell's Old Boys, Rosario Central, and Provincial. He 6 titles with Rosario Central and 3 with Newell's Old Boys.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 20 March 1897 | ||
| Date of death | 1962 (aged 64–65) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Belgrano (R) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1915 | Gimnasia y Esgrima (R) | ||
| 1916 | Rosario Puerto Belgrano | ||
| 1917 | Tiro Federal | ||
| 1918–19 | Newell's Old Boys | ||
| 1920 | Tiro Federal | ||
| 1920–23 | Rosario Central | ||
| 1924 | Gimnasia y Esgrima (SF) | ||
| 1925–29 | Newell's Old Boys | ||
| 1930–31 | Rosario Central | ||
| 1931 | Provincial | ||
| International career | |||
| 1918–1922 | Argentina | 8 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
In international football, Francia played eight matches for the Argentina national football team from 1918 to 1922. He was also part of Argentina's squad for the 1922 South American Championship, being the top scorer of the tournament.
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