Adolfo Guillermo Heisinger (30 May 1898 – 31 October 1976) was an Argentine footballer.[1]

Adolfo Heisinger
Personal information
Date of birth (1898-05-30)30 May 1898
Place of birth Tigre
Date of death 31 October 1976(1976-10-31) (aged 78)
Place of death Tigre
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1914–1929 Tigre
International career
1916–1922 Argentina 6 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

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Adolfo Guillermo was an icon of Club Atlético Tigre during the amateur era, debuting in the first team at 16 in 1914.[1]

He only played for Tigre, participating in 346 matches between 1914 and 1929, scoring 47 goals.[1]

International career

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He played six matches for the Argentina national football team from 1916 to 1922, scoring one goal.[2] He was also part of Argentina's 1916 South American Championship squad.[3]

Style of play

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A right winger with a robust build, he was fast, skilful, and had high physical endurance, delivering precise crosses for his attacking teammates.[1]

Personal life

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Guillermo was born in Tigre on May 30, 1898.[1] He alternated football with his other passion, rowing, a discipline in which he participated in numerous regattas.[1] Once retired, he always remained close to the Club Atlético Tigre, attending all its matches.[1] He passed away on October 31, 1976, in Tigre.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h "Idolos y leyendas". Club Atlético Tigre (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 16 March 2014.
  2. ^ "Adolfo Heisinger". WorldFootball.net. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
  3. ^ Tabeira, Martín (10 August 2024). "South American Championship 1916". RSSSF. Retrieved 21 July 2024.
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