Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 18 February 1925 | ||
Place of birth | Italy | ||
Date of death | 28 February 2005 | (aged 82)||
Place of death | Argentina | ||
Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1943–1955 | San Lorenzo | 241 | (0) |
San Telmo | |||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Mierko Blazina (18 February 1925 - 18 February 2005) was an Argentine footballer who last played as a goalkeeper for San Telmo.
Early life
[edit]Blazina was born in Italy and moved to Argentina at the age of eight.[1]
Career
[edit]Blazina started his career with Argentine side San Lorenzo, helping the club win the league.[2] He has the most appearances for a goalkeeper for the club.[3]
Style of play
[edit]Blazina was known for his "tranquility" and "cold-bloodedness".[4][5]
Personal life
[edit]Blazina was of Eastern European descent.[6][7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Mierko Blazina - El Grafico article".
- ^ "Mierko Blazina - Onefootball article".
- ^ "Los locos del fútbol: Blazina". elgrafico.com.ar.
- ^ "El balcánico Mierko Blazina". capsulas.com.co.
- ^ "Los arqueros x Juvenal: Mierko Blazina". elgrafico.com.ar.
- ^ "Mierko Blazina - Mundo Azulgrana article".
- ^ "Un día como hoy... Nace Blazina".