Rodolfo Joaquin Micheli (born April 24, 1930 in Munro) is a former Argentine football striker who was the topscorer in Copa América 1955.
![]() Micheli with Argentina in 1953 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Rodolfo Joaquin Micheli | ||
Date of birth | (1930-04-24) April 24, 1930 (age 92) | ||
Place of birth | Munro, Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Youth career | |||
1939–1943 | Honor y Patria | ||
1943–1944 | San José de Florida | ||
1944–1950 | Independiente | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1950–1952 | Argentino de Quilmes | ? | (?) |
1952–1957 | Independiente | 147 | (52) |
1958 | River Plate | 2 | (0) |
1959 | Huracán | 14 | (3) |
1960 | Millonarios | 37 | (15) |
1961 | Platense | ? | (?) |
National team | |||
1953–1956 | Argentina | 13 | (10) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of March 2008 |
Micheli started his professional playing career with Argentino de Quilmes in 1950. He returned to Independiente in 1952, where he played 147 games for the club scoring 52 goals. In 1958 he joined River Plate but only played 2 games for the club before moving on to Club Atlético Huracán in 1959.
Micheli joined Colombian side Millonarios in 1960, but he soon returned to Argentina where he played for Club Atlético Platense. In 1964 as player and Manager of Colegiales and in 1965 he joined Juventud Unida de San Miguel.[citation needed]
Micheli played for Argentina 13 times between 1953 and 1956 scoring 10 goals. 8 of his goals came in the Copa América 1955, where he was the top-scorer, helping Argentina to win the championship.
Season | Team | Title |
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1955 | ![]() | Copa América |
Micheli has recently been working as the coach of the Club Atlético Los Andes ladies team.
Argentina squad – 1955 South American Championship winners (10th title) | ||
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Argentina squad – 1956 South American Championship third place | ||
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South American Championship and Copa América top scorers | |
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South American Championship era |
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Copa América era |
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