Rafael Zuviría

Rafael Dalmacio Zuviría Rodríguez (born 10 January 1951) is an Argentine former footballer who played as a defender or striker.

Career

As a youth player, he joined the youth academy of Argentine side Unión de Santa Fe. He started his senior career with the club. In 1971, he signed for Spanish side Argentinos Juniors. In 1973, he signed for Spanish side Racing de Santander. In 1977, he signed for Spanish La Liga side FC Barcelona. He played alongside Dutch internationals Johan Cruyff and Johan Neeskens while playing for the club. He helped them win the 1979 European Cup Winners' Cup.

In 1982, he signed for Spanish side RCD Mallorca. In 1985, he signed for Argentine side Defensores de Belgrano. He helped the club achieve second place in the league. He was described as "recognised for his courage, tenacity and perseverance [as a player]". He has been nicknamed "El Torito". After retiring from professional football, he lived in Catalonia, Spain. He has worked as a salesman. He has a brother. He has been married.