 Lazzatti in 1945 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 25 September 1915 | ||
| Place of birth | Bahía Blanca, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 30 December 1988 (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 | |||
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.[1]
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.[1]
- ^ a b Ernesto Lazzatti, el Pibe de Oro by Matías Rodríguez on El Gráfico, 23 May 2016