About Alberto Sainz
Lived 1937 – 2016 (aged 78). Alberto Sainz was an Argentine association football player.
Alberto "Nicha" Sainz (13 December 1937 – 16 January 2016) was an Argentine association football player.
Sainz began his career in 1958 at Argentinos Juniors, where he played until 1961. In 1962 he moved to Club Atlético River Plate with whom he reached the final of the 1966 Copa Libertadores, where they lost to Uruguayan side C.A. Peñarol. He stayed at River Plate until 1967 and then moved to San Lorenzo from Mar de Plata in 1968 before retiring in 1969.
Sainz was member of the Argentina squad at the 1962 FIFA World Cup, where Argentina were eliminated in the group stage. He appeared in groups stage matches against Bulgaria and Hungary.
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Who was Alberto Sainz?
Argentine footballer (1937–2016)
When was Alberto Sainz born?
Alberto Sainz was born on 13 December 1937 in Buenos Aires.
When did Alberto Sainz die?
Alberto Sainz died on 16 January 2016.
What was Alberto Sainz's occupation?
Alberto Sainz was an association football player.
What nationality was Alberto Sainz?
Alberto Sainz was Argentine.
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