Yaco Danón

Jacobo Danón was an Argentine footballer who last played as a striker for Chacarita Juniors.

Yaco Danón
Personal information
Full name Jacobo Danón
Place of birth Turkey
Position(s) Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1948–1949 Chacarita Juniors 6 (2)
1949–1957 All Boys 237 (125)
1958 Chacarita Juniors 10 (6)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Danón was born in Izmir, Turkey, and moved to Argentina at a young age.[1]

Career

In 1949, Danón signed for Argentine side All Boys, where he was regarded as one of the club's most important players.[2]

Style of play

Danón mainly operated as a striker and was described as "very skilled... not a nine from the area like now, but rather he came to look for the ball behind."[3]

Personal life

Danón was nicknamed "the Turk".[4]

References
  1. "Yaco Danón - El Grafico article".
  2. "All Boys, 100 años de fútbol, barrio y pertenencia". elgoldigital.com.
  3. "De Esmirna a Floresta, los goles del Turco Danón". clarin.com.
  4. "Dos turcos en Floresta".
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