15 Facts About Humberto Maschio

Humberto Maschio started playing at Arsenal de Llavallol to later move to Quilmes Atletico Club where he proved himself a prolific goal-scorer.

Humberto Maschio joined Racing Club in 1954 and was part of the Argentina national team that won the 1957 South American Championship.

Humberto Maschio had originally been linked with a move to Juventus in 1956, but their interest cooled following the international between Italy and Argentina in Buenos Aires that year when he looked ineffective.

In Bergamo Humberto Maschio regained the form that had taken him to international prominence scoring heavily, and creating numerous chances for his colleagues.

At Atalanta Humberto Maschio moved from playing as central striker to a deeper role which allowed him to use his vision and creativity.

However, Humberto Maschio failed to fit in with manager Helenio Herrera who used him as a central striker and his time in Milan was of limited success.

Humberto Maschio's performance brought him to the Italy national team to play in the 1962 FIFA World Cup.

Humberto Maschio returned to Racing in 1966 to win the Copa Libertadores and the Intercontinental Cup in 1967.

Humberto Maschio finished his career with the Avellaneda side with 44 goals in 139 matches.

Humberto Maschio played 12 games for the Argentina national team between 1956 and 1957, scoring 12 goals.

Humberto Maschio helped Argentina to win the 1957 Copa America, and was the top scorer of the tournament with 9 goals.

Thanks to his Italian ancestry, Humberto Maschio was later able to play two games for the Italian team in 1962, scoring no goals.

Humberto Maschio coached the Argentina national team in the first half of 1969 and the Costa Rica national team 1972.

Humberto Maschio had a short spell with Bolivian side Blooming in the 1985 Copa Libertadores.

Humberto Maschio died from kidney failure on 20 August 2024, at the age of 91.