Daniel Willington

Daniel Alberto Willington (1 September 1942 – 3 November 2025) was an Argentine footballer who played as a forward, spending most of his career for Talleres de Córdoba, Vélez Sársfield and also playing for the Argentina national team. He was described by Pelé as "the best player in the world" after a friendly match between Vélez and Santos FC.

Playing career Willington was born in Santa Fe but spent his childhood in Córdoba; he started his playing career in the late 1950s with local club Talleres de Córdoba.

In 1962, he joined Vélez Sársfield where he became a regular member of the first team. In 1968, he was part of the team that won Nacional 1968, the first league title obtained by the club.

After leaving Vélez, Willington played for Huracán and Instituto de Córdoba before returning to Talleres de Córdoba in 1974.

Willington also had a spell playing for Veracruz during the 1970–71 Primera División de México season.

Managerial career Willington was manager of Talleres when the team won the Argentina 2nd division in 1993–94.

Death Willington died on 3 November 2025, at the age of 83.

Honours

Player Vélez Sársfield Primera División Argentina: Nacional 1968

Manager Talleres de Córdoba Primera B Nacional: 1993–94