Óscar Bonfiglio

Óscar Bonfiglio Martínez (October 5, 1905 – November 4, 1987) was a Mexican football goalkeeper, and Olympian, who played for the Mexico national team in the 1930 World Cup.[1]

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Bonfiglio and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.
Óscar Bonfiglio
Personal information
Full name Óscar Bonfiglio Martínez
Date of birth (1905-10-05)October 5, 1905
Place of birth Estación Ortiz, Sonora, Mexico
Date of death November 4, 1987(1987-11-04) (aged 82)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1925-1933 Marte ?
International career
1930 Mexico 2
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Bonfiglio was the first goalkeeper beaten in World Cup history, with a goal by France forward Lucien Laurent. In two matches he conceded 10 goals: the most in the tournament. At the time, he played for the club Marte FC. Bonfiglio suffered an injury and retired from playing at age 28.[2]

Bonfiglio played for Mexico at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Olympics.[3]

Personal

Bonfiglio was the father of actor Oscar Morelli.[2] Bonfiglio was credited to be the founder of Mexican football team Irapuato FC back in 1948. Bonfiglio was also of Italian descent.

References
  1. "Óscar Bonfiglio". Olympedia. Retrieved 15 September 2021.
  2. Luna C., Édgar (25 March 2010). "El primer portero de México en un Mundial Óscar Bonfiglio" [The first Mexican goalkeeper at a World Cup Óscar Bonfiglio] (in Spanish). Esto.
  3. Evans, Hilary; Gjerde, Arild; Heijmans, Jeroen; Mallon, Bill; et al. "Óscar Bonfiglio". Olympics at Sports-Reference.com. Sports Reference LLC. Archived from the original on 2020-04-18.

Sources
  • ^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part I*Biographical Notes – Heroes of Mundials" ; GiA Katowice 1993
  • ^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part II*History World Championship " ; GiA Katowice 1994
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