Argentine World Cup Champion Ubaldo Fillol to Meet Fans at Shay’s Liquors in Wayne on Sunday, June 14

Ubaldo Fillol
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Who is this?
Ubaldo Matildo Fillol ([uˈβaldo maˈtildo fiˈʎol]; born 21 July 1950), nicknamed el Pato (lit. 'the Duck'), is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He took part in the 1974, 1978 (where he won the championship with his team and was voted Best Goalkeeper) and 1982 World Cups representing the Argentina national team. He also played in the South American qualifiers for the 1986 World Cup, but he was finally not chosen for the final team that played (and won) in Mexico. He is considered one of the best Argentine goalkeepers ever.
Career
- 1950Born
- 1965Joined Quilmes Atlético Club
- 1972Joined Racing Club
- 1974Joined Club Atlético River Plate
- 1974Joined Argentina men's national association football team
- 1983Joined Argentinos Juniors
- 1984Joined Clube de Regatas do Flamengo
- 1985Joined Atlético Madrid
- 1986Joined Racing Club
- 1989Joined Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield
Trivia
- •Place of birth: San Miguel del Monte
- •Citizenship: Argentina
- •Known as: association football player, association football coach, beach soccer player
- •Sport: association football
What happened recently
In this file photo taken on June 29, 1982 Argentinian goalkeeper Ubaldo Fillol (Bottom) and captain Daniel Passarella (L) prevent Italian striker Paolo Rossi from scoring, during the World Cup second round soccer match between Italy and Argentina in Barcelo