Alberto Luis Galateo (May 4, 1912 – February 26, 1961) was an Argentinian football forward who played for Argentina in the 1934 FIFA World Cup.[1] He also played for Unión de Santa Fe.
![]() Galateo depicted on a football card in 1934 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Alberto Luis Galateo | ||
Date of birth | 4 May 1912 (1912-05-04) | ||
Place of birth | Argentina | ||
Date of death | 26 February 1961 (1961-02-27) (aged 48) | ||
Place of death | Sáenz Peña, Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1934 | Unión de Santa Fe | ||
1935–1937 | Huracán | 32 | (9) |
1938 | Chacarita Juniors | 22 | (5) |
1939 | Racing Club | 1 | |
National team | |||
Argentina | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Galateo played professionally for Club Atlético Huracán, Chacarita Juniors and Racing Club de Avellaneda from 1935 to 1939.[2]
In February 1961, Galateo was killed by his son David José, in a family dispute. He wanted to kill his wife, so his son came in her defense, shooting him dead.[3] His grandson, Damián, produced a film (Terror Familiar) about these events.[2]
National team | Year | Apps | Goals | Assists |
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Argentina | 1934 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Argentina's goal tally first
# | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 27 May 1934 | Stadio Littorale, Bologna, Italy | ![]() | 2–1 | 2–3 | 1934 FIFA World Cup |
Argentina squad – 1934 FIFA World Cup | ||
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