SWOS ECE 95/96
SWOS ECE 95/96

CARLOS TRUCCO
CARLOS TRUCCO
CARLOS TRUCCO
Bolivia flag
Number
#1
Nationality
Bolivia
Team
BOLIVIA (South America)
Coach
ANTONIO LOPEZ
Position
G (Goalkeeper)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
£750k

Carlos Trucco (born November 19, 1957) is a retired professional goalkeeper who represented the Bolivia national football team, although he was born in Córdoba, Argentina. He is best known for his international career with Bolivia and for helping the Bolivian team qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup.

  • Full name: Carlos Trucco Medina
  • Date of birth: November 19, 1957
  • Place of birth: Córdoba, Argentina
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Nationality: Argentine-born; naturalized Bolivian

Club career (selected)

  • Early career in Argentina with clubs such as Vélez Sársfield, Rosario Central and others.
  • Played extensively in Mexico for clubs including Club América and Puebla.
  • Also had spells in Bolivia, where his performances contributed to his selection for the Bolivian national team.

International career with Bolivia

  • Naturalized as a Bolivian and became the national team goalkeeper in the early 1990s.
  • Key member of the Bolivia squad that qualified for the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States—the country's first World Cup appearance since 1950.
  • Known for his leadership and experience, providing stability in goal during Bolivia’s successful qualifying campaign.

After playing

  • After retiring as a player, Trucco worked in football coaching and as a goalkeeping coach and has been involved in various roles in South American football.

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