Rafael Zuviría
Argentine footballer (born 1951)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rafael Dalmacio Zuviría Rodríguez | ||
| Date of birth | (1951-01-10) 10 January 1951 (age 73) | ||
| Place of birth | Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1969–1970 | Unión de Santa Fe | 32 | (3) |
| 1971–1973 | Argentinos Juniors | 60 | (8) |
| 1973–1977 | Racing de Santander | 131 | (37) |
| 1977–1982 | FC Barcelona | 119 | (11) |
| 1982–1984 | RCD Mallorca | 60 | (1) |
| 1985–1986 | Defensores de Belgrano | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Rafael Dalmacio Zuviría Rodríguez (born 10 January 1951) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a defender or striker.
Career
As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Argentine side Unión de Santa Fe. He started his senior career with the club. In 1971, he signed for Argentine side Argentinos Juniors. In 1973, he signed for Argentine side Racing de Santander. In 1977, he signed for Spanish La Liga side FC Barcelona. He played alongside Dutch internationals Johan Cruyff and Johan Neeskens while playing for the club. He helped them win the 1979 European Cup Winners' Cup.[1]
In 1982, he signed for Spanish side RCD Mallorca. In 1985, he signed for Argentine side Defensores de Belgrano. He helped the club achieve second place in the league. He was described as "recognised for his courage, tenacity and perseverance [as a player]".[2]
He was born on 10 January 1951 in Argentina. He is a native of Santa Fe Province, Argentina.[2] He has been nicknamed "El Torito". After retiring from professional football, he lived in Catalonia, Spain. He has worked as a salesman. He has a brother. He has been married.[3]
