Carlos Squeo
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Carlos Vicente Squeo is a former Argentine
football
defender. He played for several clubs in Argentina and Mexico
and represented the Argentina national football team
at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
.
in 1969, he went on to become one of the clubs longest serving players, notching up 305 games and 35 goals for the club in three spells.
Squeo had a short spell with Vélez Sársfield
in 1973 before returning to Racing in 1974. Later that year he was called up to play for Argentina in the 1974 World Cup, but he only made 2 appearances in the competition.
In 1977 Squeo was sold to Boca Juniors
where he was part of the Copa Libertadores 1978
winning squad.
In 1979 Squeo joined (now defunct) Oro de Jalisco in Mexico
, he returned to Argentina in 1981 to play for Loma Negra
.
Squeo then joined Instituto de Córdoba
in 1983 before dropping down a division to try and help Racing Club to regain their status in the Primera División Argentina
.
Squeo had one last spell in the Primera with Belgrano de Córdoba before spending the last years of his career playing in the lower leagues for Dock Sud
and Alumni de Villa María
in 1986 under manager Miguel Ángel Brindisi
.
, Club Atlético Huracán
, Club Atlético Lanús
, Espanyol
in Spain
and the Guatemala national football team
.
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
football
Football (soccer)
Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players with a spherical ball...
defender. He played for several clubs in Argentina and Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and represented the Argentina national football team
Argentina national football team
The Argentina national football team represents Argentina in association football and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association , the governing body for football in Argentina. Argentina's home stadium is Estadio Monumental Antonio Vespucio Liberti and their head coach is Alejandro...
at the 1974 FIFA World Cup
1974 FIFA World Cup
The 1974 FIFA World Cup, the tenth staging of the World Cup, was held in West Germany from 13 June to 7 July. The tournament marked the first time that the current trophy, the FIFA World Cup Trophy, created by the Italian sculptor Silvio Gazzaniga, was awarded...
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Playing career
Squeo started his career with Racing ClubRacing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
in 1969, he went on to become one of the clubs longest serving players, notching up 305 games and 35 goals for the club in three spells.
Squeo had a short spell with Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield
Club Atlético Vélez Sársfield is a sports club based in the Liniers neighborhood of western Buenos Aires, Argentina. Vélez is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División, the top level of the Argentine league system...
in 1973 before returning to Racing in 1974. Later that year he was called up to play for Argentina in the 1974 World Cup, but he only made 2 appearances in the competition.
In 1977 Squeo was sold to Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors
Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División....
where he was part of the Copa Libertadores 1978
Copa Libertadores 1978
The 1978 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by Boca Juniors, of Argentina for the second straight year, after defeating Deportivo Cali of Colombia in the final.-Group 1 :-Group 2 :-Group 3 :...
winning squad.
In 1979 Squeo joined (now defunct) Oro de Jalisco in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
, he returned to Argentina in 1981 to play for Loma Negra
Loma Negra de Olavarría
Club Social y Deportivo Loma Negra is an Argentine Football club from Olavarría, in the Buenos Aires Province...
.
Squeo then joined Instituto de Córdoba
Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba
Instituto Atlético Central Córdoba is an Argentine sports club from Córdoba, which professional football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second division of the Argentine football league system.Famous players who have played at Instituto include Osvaldo Ardiles, Mario Alberto...
in 1983 before dropping down a division to try and help Racing Club to regain their status in the Primera División Argentina
Primera División Argentina
The Primera División is a professional football league in Argentina. It is the country's premier football division and is at the top of the Argentine football league system. Contested by twenty clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with the Primera B Nacional. The season runs...
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Squeo had one last spell in the Primera with Belgrano de Córdoba before spending the last years of his career playing in the lower leagues for Dock Sud
Sportivo Dock Sud
Club Sportivo Dock Sud is a football team from the Dock Sud district of Avellaneda Partido in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina...
and Alumni de Villa María
Club Alumni de Villa María
Club Atlético Alumni is a football club from Villa María, Córdoba Province, Argentina. The squad currently plays in Torneo Argentino A, which is the regionalised third division of the Argentine Football Association league system.At the end of the 2005/06 season Alumni was promoted from Torneo...
in 1986 under manager Miguel Ángel Brindisi
Miguel Ángel Brindisi
Miguel Angel Brindisi is an Argentine football coach and former attacking midfield player. He played for the Argentine national team at the 1974 FIFA World Cup and currently works as manager.-Playing career:...
.
Titles as a player
Season | Team | Title |
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1978 Copa Libertadores 1978 The 1978 edition of Copa Libertadores was won by Boca Juniors, of Argentina for the second straight year, after defeating Deportivo Cali of Colombia in the final.-Group 1 :-Group 2 :-Group 3 :... |
Boca Juniors Boca Juniors Club Atlético Boca Juniors is an Argentine sports club based in La Boca neighborhood of Buenos Aires. It is best known for its professional football team, which currently plays in the Primera División.... |
Copa Libertadores |
Coaching career
Squeo has served as Brindisi's field assistant for many years following his retirement as a player. He has worked with Brindisi at a number of clubs including Racing Club, Boca Juniors, IndependienteClub Atlético Independiente
Club Atlético Independiente is an Argentine athletic, sports and social club, which has its headquarters and stadium in the city of Avellaneda, Buenos Aires Province. The club is best known for its football team, that plays in the Argentine Primera División....
, Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán
Club Atlético Huracán is a sports club from the Parque Patricios neighbourhood of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second level of the Argentine football league system. Huracán home stadium is the Estadio Tomás Adolfo Ducó.Huracán was...
, Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús
Club Atlético Lanús is a sports club from Lanús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. Founded on 3 January 1915, the club's main sports are football and basketball. In both sports, Lanús plays in Argentina's top divisions: Primera División and Liga Nacional de Básquet...
, Espanyol
RCD Espanyol
Reial Club Deportiu Espanyol de Barcelona is a sports club based in Barcelona, Spain. It is best known for its football team. Espanyol currently play in the Estadi Cornellà-El Prat with seats for 40,500 spectators. It was inaugurated on 2 August 2009...
in Spain
Spain
Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula...
and the Guatemala national football team
Guatemala national football team
The Guatemala national football team is the association football team representing the country of Guatemala and is controlled by the Federación Nacional de Fútbol de Guatemala. Founded in 1919, it affiliated to FIFA in 1946, and it is a member of CONCACAF....
.