Adolfo Heisinger
Argentine footballer
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Adolfo Guillermo Heisinger (30 May 1898 – 31 October 1976) was an Argentine footballer.[1]
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| Date of birth | 30 May 1898 | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Tigre | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 31 October 1976 (aged 78) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Tigre | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||
| 1914–1929 | Tigre | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1916–1922 | Argentina | 6 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||||||||||||||||
Club career
Adolfo Guillermo played for Club Atlético Tigre during the amateur era, debuting in the first team at 16 in 1914.[1] He played only for Tigre, appearing in 346 matches between 1914 and 1929 and scoring 47 goals.[1]
International career
He played six matches for the Argentina national football team from 1916 to 1922, scoring one goal.[2] He was also part of Argentina's 1916 South American Championship squad.[3]
Style of play
As a right forward with a robust build, he was remembered as fast, skilful, and possessing high physical endurance, delivering precise crosses to his attacking teammates.[1]
Personal life
Guillermo was born in Tigre, Buenos Aires, on 30 May 1898.[1] He alternated football and rowing, participating in numerous regattas.[1] Once retired, he remained close to Club Atlético Tigre, attending all its matches.[1] He died on 31 October 1976, in Tigre.[1]
