Juan Francisco Lombardo
Argentinian footballer, National Team player
Born
1925
100 years ago
Died
May 24th, 2012
13 years ago — 87 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Argentina
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A professional footballer, this individual played primarily as a defender. He had a significant career in Argentine football, featuring prominently in various clubs. The player also earned recognition at the international level, representing Argentina in regional competitions. Major contributions included defensive roles in teams that competed in prominent leagues and tournaments throughout his career.
Represented Argentina in international matches
Played for clubs in the Argentine Primera División
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