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'''Marcos Francisco Croce''' (6 March 1894 – 10 July 1978) was an Argentine [[association football|footballer]] who played as [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]]. Croce spent most of his career at [[Racing Club de Avellaneda|Racing Club]], but he also played in [[Alumni Athletic Club|Alumni]], [[Club Atlético Estudiantes|Estudiantes BA]], and [[Sportivo Palermo]]. |
'''Marcos Francisco Croce''' (6 March 1894 – 10 July 1978) was an Argentine [[association football|footballer]] who played as a [[goalkeeper (association football)|goalkeeper]]. Croce spent most of his career at [[Racing Club de Avellaneda|Racing Club]], but he also played in [[Alumni Athletic Club|Alumni]], [[Club Atlético Estudiantes|Estudiantes BA]], and [[Sportivo Palermo]]. |
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Croce is regarded not only as the first great goalkeeper for Racing Club but one of the best in the history of the club.<ref>[https://www.racingclub.com.ar/efemerides/nota/2014/07/2931_idolos-academicos-marcos-croce-el-primer-gran-portero/ MARCOS CROCE, EL PRIMER GRAN PORTERO] on Racing Club, 10 July 2014</ref><ref name=balon>[https://balonlatino.net/top-5-mejores-arqueros-de-racing-club/ TOP 5: LOS MEJORES ARQUEROS DE RACING CLUB] by Por Federico Dotti on Balón Latino, 12 octubre, 2020</ref> |
Croce is regarded not only as the first great goalkeeper for Racing Club but one of the best in the history of the club.<ref>[https://www.racingclub.com.ar/efemerides/nota/2014/07/2931_idolos-academicos-marcos-croce-el-primer-gran-portero/ MARCOS CROCE, EL PRIMER GRAN PORTERO] on Racing Club, 10 July 2014</ref><ref name=balon>[https://balonlatino.net/top-5-mejores-arqueros-de-racing-club/ TOP 5: LOS MEJORES ARQUEROS DE RACING CLUB] by Por Federico Dotti on Balón Latino, 12 octubre, 2020</ref> |
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== Biography == |
== Biography == |
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Croce debuted in Alumni |
Croce debuted in Alumni at the age of 16 years,<ref name=primerg/> then moving to C.A. Estudiantes. In 1917 he was transferred to a Racing Club, where he had a long tenure also winning 10 titles with the club between 1917 and 1925.<ref name=primerg>[http://www.elprimergrande.com/noticia/idolos-marcos-croce-racing-club-el-primer-grande/ Marcos Croce] on El Primer Grande</ref> Besides, Croce also was one of the first Argentine goalkeeper to kick [[penalty kick (association football)|penalties]], scoring several goals.<ref name=idol>[https://www.racingclub.com.ar/idolos/marcos-croce/ Idolos: Marcos Croce] on Racing Club</ref> |
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Between 1920 and 1921, Croce set a record of 1,077 minutes keeping his goal unbeaten (for more than 11 consecutive matches).<ref name=balon/> This record still remains for Argentine Primera División matches. Croce broke the record set by another Racing goalkeeper, Syla Arduino, who had remained 891 minutes unbeaten.<ref name=barnade>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924045621/http://www.clarin.com/deportes/futbol/Trece_decadas-1921-Racing-records-Croce_y_Saja_0_1305469458.html Los récords de Croce y Saja] by Oscar Barnade on Clarín, 17 Feb 2015</ref> |
Between 1920 and 1921, Croce set a record of 1,077 minutes keeping his goal unbeaten (for more than 11 consecutive matches).<ref name=balon/> This record still remains for Argentine Primera División matches. Croce broke the record set by another Racing goalkeeper, Syla Arduino, who had remained 891 minutes unbeaten.<ref name=barnade>[https://web.archive.org/web/20150924045621/http://www.clarin.com/deportes/futbol/Trece_decadas-1921-Racing-records-Croce_y_Saja_0_1305469458.html Los récords de Croce y Saja] by Oscar Barnade on Clarín, 17 Feb 2015</ref> |
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[[File:Marcos Croce - El Gráfico 464.jpg|thumb|left|A 34 years old Croce on the cover of ''El Gráfico'', May 1928]] |
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In 1928, Croce (who was playing for [[Sportivo Palermo]]) was part of the Capital Federal Combined that played two friendly matches v Scottish side [[Motherwell F.C.]] in Buenos Aires. Those exhibition games were scheduled as part of Motherwell [[British football clubs tours to South America|tour of South America]].<ref>[https://www.rsssf.org/tablesm/motherwell-satrip28.html South American Trip of Motherwell FC 1928] by Pablo Ciullini at the RSSSF</ref> Croce's good performances gained him recognition by the press, even appearing on the cover of sports magazine ''[[El Gráfico (Argentina)|El Gráfico]]''.<ref>''El Gráfico'' n° 464, published 26 May 1928</ref> |
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Croce retired from football in 1931 playing for [[Sportivo Palermo]]. He died on 10 July 1978 at 84 years old.<ref name=idol/> |
Croce retired from football in 1931 playing for [[Sportivo Palermo]]. He died on 10 July 1978 at 84 years old.<ref name=idol/> |
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Internationally, Croce played seven matches for the [[Argentina national football team]].<ref name=idol/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/67038/Marcos_Crocce.html |title=Marcos Croce |work=National Football Teams |access-date=25 May 2021}}</ref> He was also part of Argentina's squad for the [[1917 South American Championship]].<ref>{{cite web|url= |
Internationally, Croce played seven matches for the [[Argentina national football team]].<ref name=idol/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.national-football-teams.com/player/67038/Marcos_Crocce.html |title=Marcos Croce |work=National Football Teams |access-date=25 May 2021}}</ref> He was also part of Argentina's squad for the [[1917 South American Championship]], sharing duties with [[Club Atlético River Plate|River Plate]] goalkeeper [[Carlos Isola]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rsssf.org/tables/17safull.html |title=South American Championship 1917 |work=RSSSF |access-date=25 May 2021}}</ref> |
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{{cquote|In my career as footballer, I hold the honor of not having commercialised my efforts and to have played only for the love of the sport. I was an 'amateur' in the broadest sense of the word.<ref name=primerg/>|source= Croce about his career in football}} |
{{cquote|In my career as footballer, I hold the honor of not having commercialised my efforts and to have played only for the love of the sport. I was an 'amateur' in the broadest sense of the word.<ref name=primerg/>|source= Croce about his career in football}} |
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== Titles == |
== Titles == |
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* [[Argentine Primera División|Primera División]] (5): [[1917 Argentine Primera División|1917]], [[1918 Argentine Primera División|1918]], [[1919 Argentine Primera División|1919]], [[1921 Argentine Primera División|1921]], [[1925 Argentine Primera División|1925]] |
* [[Argentine Primera División|Primera División]] (5): [[1917 Argentine Primera División|1917]], [[1918 Argentine Primera División|1918]], [[1919 Argentine Primera División|1919]], [[1921 Argentine Primera División|1921]], [[1925 Argentine Primera División|1925]] |
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* [[Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires|Copa Honor MCBA]] (4): [[1912 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1912]], [[1913 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1913]], [[1915 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1915]], [[1917 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1917]] |
* [[Copa de Honor Municipalidad de Buenos Aires|Copa Honor MCBA]] (4): [[1912 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1912]], [[1913 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1913]], [[1915 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1915]], [[1917 Copa de Honor MCBA Final|1917]]<ref name="rssf" /> |
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* [[Copa Ibarguren]] (2): [[1917 Copa Ibarguren|1917]], [[1918 Copa Ibarguren|1918]]<ref name="rssf">{{Cite web|url = |
* [[Copa Ibarguren]] (2): [[1917 Copa Ibarguren|1917]], [[1918 Copa Ibarguren|1918]]<ref name="rssf">{{Cite web|url = https://www.rsssf.org/tablesa/argcuphist.html|title = Argentina - Domestic Cup History|date = 14 November 2017|access-date = 14 November 2017|website = RSSSF}}</ref> |
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* [[Copa Aldao]] (2): [[1917 Copa Aldao|1917]], [[1918 Copa Aldao|1918]] |
* [[Copa Aldao]] (2): [[1917 Copa Aldao|1917]], [[1918 Copa Aldao|1918]] |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 08:08, 10 May 2024
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Marcos Francisco Croce | ||
| Date of birth | 6 March 1894 | ||
| Date of death | 10 July 1978 (aged 84) | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1910–? | Alumni | ||
| Estudiantes (BA) | |||
| 1917–1925 | Racing Club | ||
| 1928–1931 | Sp. Palermo | ||
| International career | |||
| 1916–1919 | Argentina | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Marcos Francisco Croce (6 March 1894 – 10 July 1978) was an Argentine footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Croce spent most of his career at Racing Club, but he also played in Alumni, Estudiantes BA, and Sportivo Palermo.
Croce is regarded not only as the first great goalkeeper for Racing Club but one of the best in the history of the club.[1][2]
Biography[edit]
Croce debuted in Alumni at the age of 16 years,[3] then moving to C.A. Estudiantes. In 1917 he was transferred to a Racing Club, where he had a long tenure also winning 10 titles with the club between 1917 and 1925.[3] Besides, Croce also was one of the first Argentine goalkeeper to kick penalties, scoring several goals.[4]
Between 1920 and 1921, Croce set a record of 1,077 minutes keeping his goal unbeaten (for more than 11 consecutive matches).[2] This record still remains for Argentine Primera División matches. Croce broke the record set by another Racing goalkeeper, Syla Arduino, who had remained 891 minutes unbeaten.[5]
In 1928, Croce (who was playing for Sportivo Palermo) was part of the Capital Federal Combined that played two friendly matches v Scottish side Motherwell F.C. in Buenos Aires. Those exhibition games were scheduled as part of Motherwell tour of South America.[6] Croce's good performances gained him recognition by the press, even appearing on the cover of sports magazine El Gráfico.[7]
Croce retired from football in 1931 playing for Sportivo Palermo. He died on 10 July 1978 at 84 years old.[4]
Internationally, Croce played seven matches for the Argentina national football team.[4][8] He was also part of Argentina's squad for the 1917 South American Championship, sharing duties with River Plate goalkeeper Carlos Isola.[9]
In my career as footballer, I hold the honor of not having commercialised my efforts and to have played only for the love of the sport. I was an 'amateur' in the broadest sense of the word.[3]
— Croce about his career in football
Titles[edit]
- Primera División (5): 1917, 1918, 1919, 1921, 1925
- Copa Honor MCBA (4): 1912, 1913, 1915, 1917[10]
- Copa Ibarguren (2): 1917, 1918[10]
- Copa Aldao (2): 1917, 1918
References[edit]
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Marcos Croce.
- ^ MARCOS CROCE, EL PRIMER GRAN PORTERO on Racing Club, 10 July 2014
- ^ a b TOP 5: LOS MEJORES ARQUEROS DE RACING CLUB by Por Federico Dotti on Balón Latino, 12 octubre, 2020
- ^ a b c Marcos Croce on El Primer Grande
- ^ a b c Idolos: Marcos Croce on Racing Club
- ^ Los récords de Croce y Saja by Oscar Barnade on Clarín, 17 Feb 2015
- ^ South American Trip of Motherwell FC 1928 by Pablo Ciullini at the RSSSF
- ^ El Gráfico n° 464, published 26 May 1928
- ^ "Marcos Croce". National Football Teams. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ "South American Championship 1917". RSSSF. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Argentina - Domestic Cup History". RSSSF. 14 November 2017. Retrieved 14 November 2017.
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