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My Take
As a football admirer, I find Ricardo Bochini one of the most romantic figures the sport has produced. Two decades at a single club, Independiente, in an age that already prized the transfer market, says everything about his loyalty. El Bocha was the classic small, slight playmaker who saw passes others could not even imagine, and the fact that a young Diego Maradona idolized him tells you all you need to know about his artistry. I'm drawn to players who choose devotion over glory, who become the soul of one shirt rather than chase bigger stages. In a modern game ruled by money, his story reads almost like a lesson.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ricardo Bochini
- Name (Japanese)
- リカルド・ボチーニ
- Reading
- りかるど・ぼちーに
- Born
- January 25, 1954 (age 72)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Aquarius / Horse
- Origin
- Zárate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Height
- 168 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ricardo Bochini born?
Born January 25, 1954 (age 72).
Where is Ricardo Bochini from?
Ricardo Bochini is from Zárate, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Ricardo Bochini do?
Ricardo Bochini works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Ricardo Bochini?
Ricardo Bochini is 168 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.