Rolando Irusta
Argentine footballer (1938-2012
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Rolando Hugo Irusta (27 March 1938 – 31 January 2012) was an Argentine football goalkeeper who was in Argentina's squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup.[1] He also played for Club Atlético Lanús and Excursionistas
Full name
Rolando Hugo Irusta
Date of birth
27 March 1938
Place of birth
Córdoba, Argentina
Date of death
31 January 2012 (aged 73)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rolando Hugo Irusta | ||
| Date of birth | 27 March 1938 | ||
| Place of birth | Córdoba, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 31 January 2012 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Azul | ||
| Position | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962-1966 | Club Atlético Lanús | ||
| International career | |||
| 1966 | Argentina | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
International career
Irusta was called up to Argentina's squad for the 1966 FIFA World Cup[2] but he didn't play any match.
Personal life
Irusta had a younger brother, Agustín Irusta, and a son, Gustavo Irusta, both professional goalkeepers like him.[3]
Death
Irusta died on 31 January 2012, at the age of 73 [4]
