Omar Larrosa is a retired Argentine footballer known for his midfield prowess.
He was part of the Argentina squad that won the 1978 FIFA World Cup on home soil.
Larrosa began his career at Boca Juniors in 1967 and won his first trophy with the club in 1970.
Биография
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Omar Rubén Larrosa, an Argentine footballer, was born into a world where football was more than just a game; it was a passion that would shape his life. He began his professional career at Boca Juniors in 1967, where he quickly made a name for himself as a talented midfielder. After a brief stint, he moved to Argentinos Juniors in 1969, showcasing his skills despite the team's struggles. His performance earned him a return to Boca Juniors, where he won his first trophy in 1970, although he did not play in the final.
Rise to Prominence
Larrosa's career took him to Central America in 1971, where he joined CSD Comunicaciones, before returning to Argentina to play for Club Atlético Huracán from 1972 to 1976. This period was marked by success, including a championship win in the Metropolitano in 1973. His golden years came when he signed with Independiente from 1977 to 1980, helping the team secure back-to-back Nacional titles. After a brief spell with Vélez Sársfield, he joined San Lorenzo in 1981, but the season ended in disappointment with the club's relegation, leading to his retirement at age 34.
International Career and Legacy
On the international stage, Larrosa was part of the Argentina national team that triumphed in the 1978 FIFA World Cup. He played a crucial role in the final, coming on as a substitute and contributing to Argentina's victory over the Netherlands. Following his playing career, Larrosa transitioned into coaching and currently serves as an assistant coach at Boca Juniors, continuing his lifelong connection to the sport and inspiring future generations of players.
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Карьера и клубы
Larossa was included in the Argentina squad that won the 1978 FIFA World Cup on home soil. In the World Cup final he came on as a 65th-minute substitute with Argentina 1–0 up against the Netherlands, but Argentina couldn't hold onto their lead and the Dutch equalised in the 82nd minute. The game went into extra time and Argentina scored twice to win the game 3–1.
Larrosa started his career at Boca Juniors in 1967, but he was soon allowed to leave by the club. He played for Argentinos Juniors for the 1969 season and although the team struggled, Larrosa played well and was invited to return to Boca. In the 1970 season Larrosa won his first trophy although he didn't actually play in the final of the Nacional against Rosario Central. In the 1971 season, he traveled to Central America to join Guatemalan champions CSD Comunicaciones. He played for Huracán between 1972 and 1976, this was a relatively successful era for the club, as well as winning the Metropolitano in 1973, the club finished as runners up in Metropolitano's 1975 and 1976 and reached the semi-finals of the Nacional in 1976. In 1977 Larrosa was signed by Independiente for whom he played for between 1977 and 1980. These were his golden years as a player, he helped his team to win back to back Nacionals. After Larrosa left Independiente in 1980 he had a short spell with Vélez Sársfield before joining San Lorenzo. The 1981 season progressed disastrously for San Lorenzo, ending with the club relegated from the Primera for the first time in their history, this catastrophe prompted Larrosa's retirement from football at the age of 34.
- Club
- San Lorenzo de Almagro (1981–1981)
- Club
- Club Atlético Independiente (1977–1980)
- Club
- Boca Juniors (1967–1969)
- Club
- Argentinos Juniors (1969–1969)
- Club
- Comunicaciones F.C. (1971–1971)
- Club
- Club Atlético Huracán (1972–1976)
- Club
- Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (1980–1980)
- Club
- Boca Juniors (1970–1970)
- National team
- Argentina
- Club
- Argentina national football team (1977–1978)
Наследие
Club
Boca Juniors Nacional: 1970 Comunicaciones F.C. Liga Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala: 1971 Huracán Metropolitano: 1973 Independiente Nacional: 1977, 1978
International
Argentina FIFA World Cup: 1978
Клубы
Играл вместе с
Aaron AnselminoBoca Juniors · 2023–2025- Aaron QuirósClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield · 2024
Aarón WergifkerArgentina men's national football team · 1934–1936- Abdul Thompson ContehComunicaciones F.C. · 1999–2000
Abel BalboArgentina men's national football team · 1989–1998- Abel BalboBoca Juniors · 2002–2002
- Abel MasueroArgentina men's national football team
Abel MoralejoClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield · 1980–1984
Adis JahovićClub Atlético Vélez Sarsfield · 2008–2008
Adolfo CelliArgentina men's national football team · 1919–1924
Adolfo HeisingerArgentina men's national football team · 1916–1919
Adolfo MachadoComunicaciones F.C. · 2011–2011
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Паспорт
Идентификаторы и алиасы
Omar Ruben Larrosa is a retired Argentine footballer, who played as a midfielder, and the current assistant coach at Boca Juniors. He played for Argentina when the team won 1978 World Cup.
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