Mariano Gonzalvo
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Mariano Gonzalvo Falcón (22 March 1922 – 7 April 2007[2]), also referred to as Gonzalvo III or – especially as of late – by the Catalan rendition of his given name, Marià Gonzalvo, was a Spanish footballer who spent most of his career at FC Barcelona. Gonzalvo was regarded as one of the most talented midfielders in La Liga during the 1940s and early 1950s. On 7 December 1962 Barcelona played a testimonial game against C.A. Peñarol in his honour. He also played for both Spain and the Catalan XI. His two older brothers were also notable footballers. Juli Gonzalvo, known as Gonzalvo I played for RCD Espanyol while José Gonzalvo, known as Gonzalvo II, also played for CF Barcelona and Spain.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Mariano Gonzalvo Falcón | ||
Date of birth | (1922-03-22)22 March 1922 | ||
Place of birth | Mollet del Vallès, Spain- | ||
Date of death | 7 April 2007(2007-04-07) (aged 85) | ||
Place of death | Barcelona, Spain | ||
Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Mollet | |||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
Europa | |||
1940–1941 | Barcelona | ||
1941–1942 | Zaragoza | ||
1942–1955 | Barcelona | 208 | (26) |
1955–1956 | Lleida | 13 | (2) |
1956–1957 | Condal | 16 | (1) |
International career | |||
1947–1955 | Catalan XI | 3 | (0) |
1946–1954 | Spain | 16 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |