Óscar Bonfiglio
Mexican footballer (1905–1987)
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Óscar Bonfiglio Martínez (October 5, 1905 – November 4, 1987) was a Mexican football goalkeeper, and Olympian, who played for the Mexico national team in the 1930 World Cup.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Óscar Bonfiglio Martínez | ||
| Date of birth | October 5, 1905 | ||
| Place of birth | Estación Ortiz, Sonora, Mexico | ||
| Date of death | November 4, 1987 (aged 82) | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1925-1933 | Marte | ? | |
| International career | |||
| 1930 | Mexico | 2 | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Bonfiglio was the first goalkeeper beaten in World Cup history, with a goal by France forward Lucien Laurent. In two matches he conceded 10 goals: the most in the tournament. At the time, he played for the club Marte FC. Bonfiglio suffered an injury and retired from playing at age 28.[2]
Bonfiglio played for Mexico at the 1928 Amsterdam Summer Olympics.[3]
Personal
Bonfiglio was the father of actor Oscar Morelli.[2] Bonfiglio was credited to be the founder of Mexican football team Irapuato FC back in 1948. Bonfiglio was also of Italian descent.
