Ricardo Enrique Bochini (born January 25, 1954 in Zárate, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine former professional football player. He is nicknamed El Bocha. Bochini was a childhood idol of Diego Maradona.
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ricardo Enrique Bochini | ||
| Date of birth | January 25, 1954 | ||
| Place of birth | Zárate, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Playmaker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Independiente | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1971–1991 | Independiente | 653 | (105) |
| International career | |||
| 1973–1986 | Argentina | 28 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Bochini, an attacking midfielder, is one of the most emblematic players in the history of club Independiente. A one club man, in his twenty years of professional football from 1972 to 1991, Bochini played only for Independiente, and was a member of the club during its most successful era, winning eight international titles, four Argentine championships, and the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Although he was not a prolific goalscorer, he was one of the best playmakers of the 1980s, often making assists for teammates to score. Even after he retired, the expression pase bochinesco ("bochinesque pass") is used to refer to a precise pass made to a forward to leave him one on one against the goalie, bypassing the opponent's defenders.[1][2]
Club career
In 1972, Bochini made his professional debut with Independiente against River Plate.
He always played as attacking midfielder and formed associations with team-mates Daniel Bertoni, José Percudani and Jorge Burruchaga.
Bochini helped Independiente win several national and international titles, such as four Copa Libertadores and two Intercontinental Cup, scoring the only goal in the 1973 Intercontinental Cup against Juventus.
On 5 May 1991 Bochini played his last professional match against Estudiantes de La Plata. He played a total of 653 league matches, scoring 105 goals.[3] He is the player with the most appearances in the Argentine Primera División after goalkeeper Hugo Gatti, who played in 775 league matches.[citation needed]
International career
Argentine coach César Menotti had selected Bochini several times in the 70's, but eventually he lost his place to Norberto Alonso for the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He was not taken much into account during the latest argentine military government.
Bochini played again in the national team when Carlos Bilardo succeeded Menotti as coach, but lost the position to younger players such as Diego Maradona. Nevertheless, he was part of the team that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup but played only a few minutes in the semi-finals against Belgium replacing Jorge Burruchaga.
Post retirement
Fifth division Barracas Bolívar decided to include him to play a few minutes in an official match played on February 27 of 2007, 16 years after his retirement, as a recognition to his career.[4]
On November 2007 a street was named after him in the city of Avellaneda where Independiente's Stadium is located.[5]
Bochini played for Independiente's veteran team in an official tournamente organized by the Argentine Football Association on 2009. [6]
He currently works as football advisor and image representative for Independiente [7]
Career statistics
Club
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International
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Honours
- Independiente
- Argentine Primera División (4): Nacional 1977, Nacional 1978, Metropolitano 1983, 1988-89
- Copa Libertadores (4): 1973, 1974, 1975, 1984
- Copa Interamericana (3): 1973, 1974, 1976
- Intercontinental Cup (2): 1973, 1984
- Argentina
- FIFA World Cup (1): 1986
- Individual
See also
References
- ^ Jonny se avivó y, con un kick bochinesco, habilitó a Sackey in Clarín Template:Es icon
- ^ "Un pase "bochinesco" de Lionel Messi habilitó a De María quien convirtió el segundo gol argentino" at perfil.com Template:Es icon
- ^ a b http://www.national-football-teams.com/v2/player.php?id=20012 :: National Football Teams ::.. Player – Ricardo Bochini
- ^ Ricardo Bochini en el Torneo Argentino C 2007 at Laquimera
- ^ http://www.lanacion.com.ar/966439-la-vidriera
- ^ http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1152340-el-torneo-super-8-senior-futbol-para-nostalgicos
- ^ http://canchallena.lanacion.com.ar/1453183-bochini-vuelve-a-independiente-es-algo-que-estaba-esperando