Oscar Bonfiglio

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This name uses Spanish naming customs; the first or paternal family name is Bonfiglio and the second or maternal family name is Martínez.

Oscar Bonfiglio Martinez (October 5, 1905 – November 4, 1987) was a Mexican football goalkeeper who played for the Mexico national team in the 1930 World Cup.

Career

Bonfiglio was the first goalkeeper beaten in World Cup history, with a goal by France forward Lucien Laurent. In two matches he conceded 10 goals: the most in the tournament. At the time, he played for the club Marte FC. Bonfiglio suffered an injury and retired from playing at age 28.^[1]

Bonfiglio played for Mexico at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam.

Personal

Bonfiglio was the father of actor Oscar Morelli.^[1] Bonfiglio is credited to be the founder of Mexican football team Irapuato FC back in 1948

References

↑ 1.0 1.1 Luna C., Édgar (25 March 2010). "El primer portero de México en un Mundial Óscar Bonfiglio" [The first Mexican goalkeeper at a World Cup Óscar Bonfiglio] (in Spanish). Esto.

^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part I*Biographical Notes - Heroes of Mundials" ; GiA Katowice 1993
^ A.Gowarzewski : "FUJI Football Encyclopedia. World Cup FIFA*part II*History World Championship " ; GiA Katowice 1994

External links

Oscar Bonfiglio – FIFA competition record

v t e Mexico squad – 1930 FIFA World Cup

MF Amézcua GK Bonfiglio FW Carreño FW Castro DF F. Garza Gutiérrez DF R. Garza Gutiérrez (c) FW Gayón FW López FW Mejía FW Olivares FW Pérez MF Rodríguez MF F. Rosas DF M. Rosas FW Ruíz MF Sánchez GK Sota Coach: Luque de Serrallonga

Persondata
Name	Bonfiglio, Oscar
Alternative names
Short description	Mexican footballer
Date of birth	October 5, 1905
Place of birth
Date of death	November 4, 1987
Place of death

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