Juan Botasso

Juan Bottaso (23 October 1908 – 5 October 1950) was an Argentine footballer. He played in goal for Argentina in the 1930 FIFA World Cup final on 30 July 1930, which was lost 4–2 to Uruguay.[1]

Juan Bottaso
Botasso c. 1946
Personal information
Full name Juan Bottaso
Date of birth 23 October 1908
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date of death October 5, 1950(1950-10-05) (aged 41)
Place of death Quilmes, Argentina
Height 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1927–1930 Argentino de Quilmes 2 (0)
1930–1938 Racing Club
1938–1946 Argentino de Quilmes (0)
National team
Argentina 9 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Bottaso started his career in 1927 with Argentino de Quilmes. After playing in the 1930 World Cup he moved to Racing Club de Avellaneda where he played until 1938. Botasso then returned to Argentino de Quilmes who were playing in the Argentine 2nd Division.

References

  1. "Argentina squads in the 1930 World Cup". rsssf.com. Retrieved 2008-05-24.


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