Alejandro Scopelli

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Alejandro Scopelli Casanova (Script error: No such module "IPA"., Script error: No such module "IPA".; 12 May 1908 – 23 October 1987) was an Italian Argentine football player and coach. A striker, he played for Argentina between 1929 and 1941, and competed at the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup. He also represented the Italy national football team on one occasion.[1][2]

Playing career

Born in La Plata, Scopelli started his career in Argentina with Estudiantes de La Plata where he became part of the legendary side nicknamed "Los Profesores". In 1931 he scored 31 goals for the team but was beaten to the golden boot by teammate Alberto Zozaya's 33.

In 1933 Scopelli moved to Italy where he played for Roma. During this time he took the Italian citizenship (as oriundo) and played for the Italy national team. In 1936 Scopelli returned to Argentina to play for Racing Club de Avellaneda. In his later career he played for Red Star Paris in France,[3] around the start of the Second World War he moved to neutral territory to play for Belenenses and then Benfica in Portugal. In 1942 Scopelli returned to South America to play for Universidad de Chile.

Managerial career

After retirement he became a manager, coaching many club teams including Club América in Mexico, and Valencia CF Español and Deportivo de La Coruña in Spain, Belenenses[4] Sporting CP and FC Porto in Portugal and Universidad de Chile.

Scopelli was the Sporting CP manager in the inaugural game of European Cup on 4 September 1955 against FK Partizan Belgrade.

Scopelli also coached at international level, with Chile, Portugal and Mexico.

Death

Scopelli died in Mexico City on 22 October 1987, aged 79.

Career statistics

International goals

Scores and results list Argentina's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Scopelli goal.
List of international goals scored by Alejandro Scopelli
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1. 16 November 1929 Estadio Gasómetro, Buenos Aires, Argentina File:Flag of Uruguay.svg Uruguay 2–0 2–0 Friendly
2. 26 July 1930 Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay File:Flag of the United States.svg United States 2–1 6–1 1930 FIFA World Cup
3. 9 January 1937 Estadio Gasómetro, Buenos Aires, Argentina File:Flag of Paraguay (1842-1954).svg Paraguay 1–0 6–1 1937 South American Championship
4. 4–0

Honours

Player

Argentina

Manager

Valencia

América

Universidad de Chile

See also

References

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