Tomás Carlovich
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Tomás Felipe Carlovich is a retired football player, nicknamed "Trinche". He has been widely recognised as one of the best Argentine football players ever.
As a coach, he has managed Central Córdoba
, where he spent most of his career. Nevertheless, he has recently stated that he is not interesed in taking over the professional team again
, but he received most recognition during his tenure in Central Córdoba. Playing for Central Córdoba, Carlovich won the promotions of 1973 and 1982.
He also played in Colón de Santa Fe
and Independiente Rivadavia (team which defeated Internazionale in a friendly match, with Carlovich as part of the line-up), and Deportivo Maipú
. Carlovich retired definitely in 1986.
, moving the ball first forward, then back. This request was immediately fulfilled by "El Trinche", causing a huge ovation from his fans in the grandstand. This nutmeg would be repeated many times by Carlovich along his career.
going to Rosario to play a friendly game against a squad formed exclusively by players born in that city. Some of the Rosarian players were prominent footballers, such as Mario Kempes
, Mario Zanabria
, Daniel Killer
, Carlos Aimar and Carlovich as well.
At the end of the first half, the team from Rosario won 3-0. The supremacy of the local team was so big that the Argentina national team coach, Vladislao Cap, asked for his colleague to exclude Carlovich for the second half, what finally happened. The final score was 3-1
choose him as the best central midfielder he had ever seen; César Luis Menotti
also stated that: "Carlovich is one of those kids whose unique toy has been a ball since they were born. Watching him playing football was impressive". But the most significative words in recognition to Carlovich were probably told by who is considered the best Argentine footballer ever, Diego Maradona
: When arriving to Newell's Old Boys
, and after being defined by a journalist as "the best footballer", Diego replied to him: "The best footballer has already played in Rosario, and his name is Carlovich"
As a coach, he has managed Central Córdoba
Club Atlético Central Córdoba
Central Córdoba is a football club in Rosario in Santa Fe Province, Argentina which currently plays in Primera C Metropolitana, the regionalised fourth level of the Argentine Football Association....
, where he spent most of his career. Nevertheless, he has recently stated that he is not interesed in taking over the professional team again
Career
Carlovich grew up in Belgrano neighborhood, Rosario. At the end of the 1960s decade he began to play football in Rosario CentralRosario Central
Club Atlético Rosario Central is a sports club based in Rosario, Argentina. Its football team currently plays in the Primera B Nacional, the second tier of the Argentine football league system, after being relegated in the 2009-10 season....
, but he received most recognition during his tenure in Central Córdoba. Playing for Central Córdoba, Carlovich won the promotions of 1973 and 1982.
He also played in Colón de Santa Fe
Colón de Santa Fe
Club Atlético Colón, commonly referred to as Colón de Santa Fe, is a football team from Santa Fe, Argentina. As of Primera División Argentina 1946 the football squad plays in the highest division of Argentine football, and has done so continuously since 1995-96...
and Independiente Rivadavia (team which defeated Internazionale in a friendly match, with Carlovich as part of the line-up), and Deportivo Maipú
Deportivo Maipú
Deportivo Maipú is an Argentine Football club from Maipú, Mendoza Province. The team currently plays in Zone A of the regionalised 3rd level of Argentinian football Torneo Argentino A.-Titles:*Liga Mendocina, 1st Division: 4...
. Carlovich retired definitely in 1986.
The historical "forward and back nutmeg"
During a match between Central Córdoba and Talleres de Remedios de Escalada, a supporter encouraged Carlovich to make a double nutmegNutmeg (football)
A nutmeg is a technique used in football or field hockey, in which a player rolls the ball through an opponent's legs. This can be whilst passing to another player, shooting or occasionally to carry on and retrieve it themselves.- Origin :...
, moving the ball first forward, then back. This request was immediately fulfilled by "El Trinche", causing a huge ovation from his fans in the grandstand. This nutmeg would be repeated many times by Carlovich along his career.
The 1974 consagration
The last match as a preparation for the 1974 World Cup found the Argentina national football teamArgentina 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...
going to Rosario to play a friendly game against a squad formed exclusively by players born in that city. Some of the Rosarian players were prominent footballers, such as Mario Kempes
Mario Kempes
Mario Alberto Kempes Chiodi is a retired Argentine footballer. His father, Mario, also a footballer, inspired him to play from a young age. At the age of 7, he began playing with a junior team and at 14, he joined La Cuarta de Talleres...
, Mario Zanabria
Mario Zanabria
Mario Nicasio Zanabria is a former Argentine football player and the current coach of Real España.A playmaker, Zanabria made debut in first division in 1967 with Unión de Santa Fe, where he played until 1969....
, Daniel Killer
Daniel Killer
Daniel Pedro Killer is a retired Argentine football defender who was part of the Argentina squad that won the 1978 FIFA World Cup...
, Carlos Aimar and Carlovich as well.
At the end of the first half, the team from Rosario won 3-0. The supremacy of the local team was so big that the Argentina national team coach, Vladislao Cap, asked for his colleague to exclude Carlovich for the second half, what finally happened. The final score was 3-1
Recognition
Carlovich is considered one of the best Argentine football players ever. José PekermanJosé Pekerman
José Néstor Pékerman is an Argentine football coach and an ex-football player. He become famous as a youth level coach for Argentina, winning the FIFA World Youth Championship three times, and the U-20 South American Youth Championship twice...
choose him as the best central midfielder he had ever seen; César Luis Menotti
César Luis Menotti
César Luis Menotti, known as El Flaco is an Argentine football coach and former player, who as coach, won the 1978 FIFA World Cup for Argentina.-Playing career:...
also stated that: "Carlovich is one of those kids whose unique toy has been a ball since they were born. Watching him playing football was impressive". But the most significative words in recognition to Carlovich were probably told by who is considered the best Argentine footballer ever, Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona
Diego Armando Maradona is a retired Argentine football player and widely regarded as one of the greatest football players of all time. Over the course of his professional club career Maradona played for Argentinos Juniors, Boca Juniors, Barcelona, Napoli, Sevilla and Newell's Old Boys, setting...
: When arriving to Newell's Old Boys
Newell's Old Boys
Club Atlético Newell's Old Boys is an Argentine sports club based in Rosario. The club was founded on November 3, 1903, and is named after Isaac Newell, one of the pioneers of Argentine football...
, and after being defined by a journalist as "the best footballer", Diego replied to him: "The best footballer has already played in Rosario, and his name is Carlovich"
In his own words
External links
- "Dicen que fue mejor que Maradona" Interview to Carlovich, September 9, 2010