Arsenio Erico
Paraguayan footballer (1915-1977) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Arsenio Pastor Erico Martínez (30 March 1915 – 23 July 1977) was a Paraguayan football striker. He is the all-time highest goalscorer in the Argentine first division, with 295 goals according to Argentine Football Association.[1] Previously it had been affirmed that Erico's record was 293 goals, sharing the record with Angel Labruna.[2][3] All the goals in Erico's career in Primera División were scored playing for Independiente. Erico is also considered the best Paraguayan footballer of all time and for some is the best player in history, including Alfredo Di Stefano.[4] A striker noted for his technique, finishing and aerial ability, Erico was regarded one of the finest players of the 1930s and one of greatest players to have played in the Argentinean league.[5]
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Arsenio Pastor Erico Martínez | ||
Date of birth | (1915-03-30)30 March 1915 | ||
Place of birth | Asunción, Paraguay | ||
Date of death | 23 July 1977(1977-07-23) (aged 62) | ||
Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1930–1933 | Nacional | 14 | (17) |
1933–1946 | Independiente | 325 | (295) |
1942 | Nacional | 1 | (2) |
1946–1947 | Huracán | 7 | (0) |
1947–1949 | Nacional | 9 | (5) |
International career | |||
1933–1934 | Paraguay | ? | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |