Club Atlético BanfieldClub Atlético Banfield joins the Argentine football community in mourning the death of José Sanfilippo, a legend who played for Banfield. He passed away on Thursday at the age of 91.
Who was José Sanfilippo?
José Sanfilippo was a historic goal-scorer and emblem of San Lorenzo de Almagro, with over 200 official goals.
He played for Boca Juniors, Nacional de Montevideo, Banfield, and other clubs, in addition to being part of the Argentine national team that participated in the 1958 and 1962 World Cups.
Career at Banfield
Sanfilippo played for Banfield in San Pedro in three official matches during 1977. His presence generated enormous expectation and drew crowds to each presentation.
| Date | Match | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Banfield vs Independencia F.C. | 5-0 |
| 1977 | Banfield vs Sportivo Doyle | 1-3 |
| 1977 | Banfield vs Defensores de Colonia Vélaz | 1-3 |
Legacy in Argentine football
Sanfilippo is considered one of the greatest forwards in history. He was the top scorer in Argentina for four consecutive seasons, between 1958 and 1961.
Currently, Club Atlético Banfield is in 9th place in the Liga Profesional Argentina, with 21 points and a goal difference of -6. The standings are as follows: | Position | Team | Points | | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Boca Juniors | 29 | | 9 | Club Atlético Banfield | 21 |
