Héctor Enrique

Nicknamed El Negro by both press and fans, Enrique began his playing career in 1982 with 2nd division side Club Atlético Lanús, in 1983 he joined Club Atlético River Plate where he played between 1983 and 1990. His Golden Year was 1986, when he won the 1985–86 Primera División Argentina, Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup. For Argentina he was a vital part of the squad that won the 1986 World Cup. Enrique was the last man to touch the ball when inside the Argentine half he passed it to Diego Maradona, who would then score what became known as the Goal of the Century. After the game, he jokingly suggested that his pass was so good, it would have been difficult for Maradona not to score. This joke would then become popular in Argentina, often mentioned by players involved in popular goals. A serious knee injury prevented him from playing in the 1990 World Cup.

Enrique played alongside his brother Carlos at River (1988–1990) and at their home town club Lanús (1992–1993). He also played for Deportivo Español in Argentina and Tosu Futures and FPI Hamamatsu in Japan. His sons, Ramiro and Fernando, also played football professionally; while other son, Facundo, played rugby. Politically, Enrique has been a staunch supporter of former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

River Plate

Primera División: 1985–86, 1989–90 Intercontinental Cup: 1986 Copa Libertadores: 1986 Copa Interamericana: 1986 Lanús

Primera B Nacional: 1991–92 Argentina

FIFA World Cup: 1986 Individual

South American Team of the Year: 1986