Juan Marvezzi

Juan Andrés Marvezzi (16 November 1915 - 4 April 1971) was an Argentine football striker, he played for Argentina was the top scorer in the Copa América 1941. He holds the record as Club Atlético Tigre's all-time top scorer, with 116 goals.

Juan Marvezzi
Marvezzi at Tigre
Personal information
Full name Juan Andrés Marvezzi
Date of birth (1915-11-16)16 November 1915
Place of birth San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina
Date of death 4 April 1971(1971-04-04) (aged 55)
Place of death Munro, Argentina
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Argentino de Rosario
Bella Vista de Tucumán
1937–1942 Tigre 173 (116)
1942 Racing Club
1943 Tigre (see above)
National team
Argentina 9 (9)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 2008

Club career

Marvezzi spent his early years with Argentino de Rosario and Bella Vista de Tucumán before joining Tigre in 1937, he played for the club until 1942 when he had a brief spell at Racing Club de Avellaneda before returning to Tigre in 1943.

International career

Marvezzi played for Argentina in the Copa América 1941, eventually finishing as the tournament top scorer, he scored five goals in a single game against Ecuador[1]

Titles

Season Team Title
1941ArgentinaCopa América

References


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