Ludovico Bidoglio

Bidoglio made his debut with Sportivo Palermo in 1916, playing as right winger. During a match in which a fullback was injured, he had to take his place as a defender and from then on, Bidoglio would never play again in an attack position. After playing for Eureka between 1918 and 1922, he made his debut with Boca Juniors in 1923, in a friendly match against Independiente. Due to his elegant style of game, much different from strong, hard and even rude defenders, Bidoglio caught the attention of the press and the fans, soon being recognized as one of the best defenders in Argentina at that time. His elegant style was the opposite to the thoughness and fierce marking of Ramón Muttis, the other back of the team by then. With Boca Juniors, Bidoglio spent the most prolific years of his career, winning 10 titles with the club (5 League championships, 4 National cups and 1 international competition). Bidoglio was first called up for Argentina in 1921, to play a friendly match v Paraguay. although his most notable match was v Uruguay in 1924, when he replaced Adolfo Celli, who had severely injured after trying to steal the ball to Pedro Cea. Bidoglio replaced Celli, becoming the first Argentine player to substitute another during a match. Bidoglio's last match with Argentina was the second final v Uruguay at the 1928 Olympics.

On the field, things make according to circumstances. The back has to move following the movements of the half (midfielder). When I had to mark the winger…

Club

Boca Juniors Primera División (5): 1923, 1924, 1926, 1930, 1931 Copa Ibarguren (2): 1923, 1924 Copa de Competencia Jockey Club (1): 1925 Copa Estímulo (1): 1926 Copa de Honor Cousenier (1): 1920

National team

Argentina Copa América (2): 1925, 1927 Summer Olympics: 1928