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Antonio Argilés

1931 – 1990

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Lived 1931 – 1990 (aged 58). Antonio Argilés was a Spanish association football player and association football coach.

Antonio Argilés Antón (31 December 1931 – 21 August 1990) was a Spanish footballer. He played for RCD Espanyol during all his career, and he is still the most used player at Espanyol with 301 La Liga games.

Born in Terrassa, Argilés began playing football in the youth system of local side Terrassa FC. In October 1950, he joined RCD Espanyol where he would play as a right-wing defender. Argilés was a fixture in Espanyol's lineup from his debut, featuring for the club in the 1957 Copa del Generalísimo Final. He left the club after it was relegated at the end of the 1961–62 La Liga season. Argilés re-joined Espanyol for the 1963–64 La Liga season, which would be his last year playing professional football.

After he retired from playing, Argilés became a football coach. He managed Espanyol, CF Badalona, Gimnàstic de Tarragona, CE Europa, CE L'Hospitalet and Bufalà.

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Antonio Argiles

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Antonio Argilés?

Footballer (1931-1990)

When was Antonio Argilés born?

Antonio Argilés was born on 31 December 1931 in Terrassa.

When did Antonio Argilés die?

Antonio Argilés died on 21 August 1990 in Terrassa.

What was Antonio Argilés's occupation?

Antonio Argilés was an association football player and association football coach.

What nationality was Antonio Argilés?

Antonio Argilés was Spanish.

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· Wikipedia: Antonio Argilés

· Wikidata: Q4776414

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