Teófilo Juárez

Teófilo Juárez (6 February 1910 – ?) was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a defender.

Career

Nicknamed "El Índio" or "One-Man Squad", Teófilo Juárez began his career playing for Central Cordoba. In 1929, as a professional, he arrived at Rosario Central and acting as a midfielder he played 47 matches, scoring 20 goals and winning the 1930 Copa Nicasio Vila. He also had notable spells at Chacarita Juniors and River Plate, when in 1936 he became the first Argentine player to be traded to Spanish football. In function to the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, he returned to Argentina and later played for Tigre and Racing Avellaneda. Before retiring, he had a spell in Brazilian football, playing for São Paulo and Palestra Itália (currently Palmeiras).

Honours

Rosario Central Copa Nicasio Vila: 1930