Arturo Bonilla

Arturo Bonilla
Personal information
Full nameArturo Torres Bonilla
Date of birth23 January 1953
Place of birthEl Progreso, Yoro Department, Honduras
Playing positionAttacking midfielder
Club information
Current team
Retired
Youth career
¿?–1968Lenca
1968–1969Morelia
1969–1971Honduras El Progreso
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1972–1985Marathón271(57)
National team
1973-1975Honduras-(-)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).
This name uses Spanish naming customs: the first or paternal family name is Bonilla and the second or maternal family name is Torres.

Arturo Torres Bonilla (born 23 January 1953) is a retired Honduran football midfielder.

He currently lives in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he works in the family boating business.[1]

Club career

Nicknamed Pacharaca, Bonilla made his debut with Marathón in the 1972–73 season. He played his entire career at the club, retiring in 1985. In total, Bonilla played 271 matches and scored 57 goals. He has the record of match appearances in the club.

International career

Arturo Bonilla was part of the Honduras national football team in the qualification of 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Retirement

In 1985, Bonilla retired from soccer.

References

  1. (interview and profile) - Diez (Spanish)