Rafael Dalmacio Zuviría Rodríguez (born 10 January 1951) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a defender or striker.

Rafael Zuviría
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

Career

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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]

References

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  1. ^ "El argentino que fue ídolo del Barcelona y hoy se dedica a vender vinos: sus peleas con Cruyff y el imperdible diálogo del día que marcó a Maradona". infobae.com.
  2. ^ a b "Querido Ascenso Del Camp Nou al Bajo Núñez". clarin.com.
  3. ^ ""Quan vaig marcar, va caure el món"". lesportiudecatalunya.cat.