Juan Carreño
Mexican footballer (1907–1940)
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Juan Carreño Lara (14 August 1907 – 16 December 1940) was a Mexican footballer, and a participant of the 1930 FIFA World Cup. His nickname was 'Trompo' or 'Trompito' ('spinning top' in English). He was the first Mexican to score in the FIFA World Cup. During this tournament he was connected with Atlante F.C. He also scored Mexico's first goal in Olympic Games in Amsterdam 1928.[1] He died of appendicitis aged 33.
Full name
Juan Carreño Lara
Date of birth
14 August 1907
Place of birth
Mexico
Date of death
16 December 1940 (aged 33)
International goals
Mexico's goal tally first
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 13 July 1930 | Estadio Pocitos, Montevideo, Uruguay |  France | 1–3 | 1–4 | 1930 FIFA World Cup |
