Aldo Poy

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Aldo Poy
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Poy in 1971 while playing for Rosario Central.
Personal information
Full name Aldo Pedro Poy
Date of birth July 28, 1945 (1945-07-28) (age 66)
Place of birth Rosario, Argentina
Playing position striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1974 Rosario Central 292 (61)
National team
Argentina ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 1 January 2007.
† Appearances (Goals).
Aldo Poy scoring against Newell's Old Boys in 1971

Aldo Pedro Poy is a retired Argentine football striker. He was born on July 28, 1945, in the city of Rosario in the Santa Fe Province of Argentina. He was part of the Argentina squad for the 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Poy played his entire club career for Rosario Central, he was part of the championship winning sides of 1971 and 1973.

Every year, on the 19th of December, football fans of Central commemorate his diving header goal versus Newell's Old Boys all over Argentina. It gave Central a 1-0 victory over their bitter rivals and subsequently the title. Fans gather, recreate the goal, and burst into celebration. Poy himself attends many of these events.

[edit] Honours

Season Club Title
Nacional 1971 ArgentinaRosario Central Primera Division Argentina
Nacional 1973 ArgentinaRosario Central Primera Division Argentina

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