Rodolfo Micheli

Rodolfo Joaquin Micheli (born April 24, 1930 in Munro) is a former Argentine football striker who was the topscorer in Copa América 1955.

Rodolfo Micheli
Personal information
Full name Rodolfo Joaquin Micheli
Date of birth (1930-04-24) April 24, 1930
Place of birth Munro, Argentina
Position(s) Striker
Youth career
1939–1943 Honor y Patria
1943–1944 San José de Florida
1944–1950 Independiente
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1952 Argentino de Quilmes ? (?)
1952–1957 Independiente 147 (52)
1958 River Plate 2 (0)
1959 Huracán 14 (3)
1960 Millonarios 37 (15)
1961 Platense ? (?)
National team
1953–1956 Argentina 13 (10)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of March 2008

Club career

Micheli started his professional playing career with Argentino de Quilmes in 1950. He returned to Independiente in 1952, where he played 147 games for the club scoring 52 goals. In 1958 he joined River Plate but only played 2 games for the club before moving on to Club Atlético Huracán in 1959.

Micheli joined Colombian side Millonarios in 1960, but he soon returned to Argentina where he played for Club Atlético Platense. In 1964 as player and Manager of Colegiales and in 1965 he joined Juventud Unida de San Miguel.

International career

Micheli played for Argentina 13 times between 1953 and 1956 scoring 10 goals. 8 of his goals came in the Copa América 1955, where he was the top-scorer, helping Argentina to win the championship.

Titles

Season Team Title
1955 ArgentinaCopa América

Managerial career

Micheli has recently been working as the coach of the Club Atlético Los Andes ladies team.

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