Ataúlfo Sánchez
Ataúlfo Sánchez (born March 16, 1934 - † February 3, 2015 in Zárate ), also known by the nickname Rey del Arco ( King of the Gate ), was an Argentine football player in the position of goalkeeper .
career
Sánchez began his football career with his hometown club Defensores Unidos de Zárate .
Between 1957 and 1961 he was under contract with the Racing Club , with which he twice won the Argentine football championship.
In 1962, Sánchez moved to Mexico for Club America , with whom he won the Mexican Cup competition ( 1964 and 1965 ) and again a year later ( 1966 ) the Mexican Football Championship for two consecutive years .
After the end of his active career, he temporarily coached the Racing Club in 1970.
successes
- Argentine champion : 1958, 1961
- Mexican champion : 1966
- Mexican Cup Winner : 1964 , 1965
Web links
- Profile at BDFA
- Triste Noticia para La Academia: Fallció Ataúlfo Sánchez (Spanish; article of February 3, 2015)
- Ataúlfo Sánchez. El rey del arco (Spanish; article from February 15, 2016)
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Sánchez, Ataúlfo |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Sánchez Matulic, Ataúlfo Pablo (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Argentine soccer goalkeeper |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 16, 1934 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Argentina |
| DATE OF DEATH | 3rd February 2015 |
| Place of death | Zárate , Argentina |