Héctor Enrique

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Héctor Enrique (born April 26, 1962 Lanús) is an Argentine former footballer.

Nicknamed El Negro by fans, in career was played for Club Atlético River Plate (1983–1990), and his Golden Year was 1986; clinched Nacional 1985-86, Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup in 1986. For Argentina he won the 1986 World Cup. His brother Carlos was also a footballer, playing most of his career for Independiente.

Enrique also played for Club Atlético Lanús and Deportivo Español in Argentina and Tosu Futures and FPI Hamamatsu in Japan.


Enrique was the last man to touch the ball when inside the Argentine half he passed it to Diego Maradona, who would then score what became to be known as the Goal of the Century.


Flag of Argentina Argentina squad - 1986 FIFA World Cup Champions (2nd Title) Flag of Argentina

1 Almirón | 2 Batista | 3 Bochini | 4 Borghi | 5 Brown | 6 Passarella | 7 Burruchaga | 8 Clausen | 9 Cuciuffo | 10 Maradona | 11 Valdano | 12 Enrique | 13 Garré | 14 Giusti | 15 Islas | 16 Olarticoechea | 17 Pasculli | 18 Pumpido | 19 Ruggeri | 20 Tapia | 21 Trobbiani | 22 Zelada | Coach: Bilardo