In February 1997, a young goalkeeper began to write his story in Boca Juniors. Roberto “El Pato” Abbondanzieri Not only did it become an emblem of the institution, but left an indelible mark with its performance in the arch. Throughout his career, this former soccer player reached all possible titleshighlighting as one of the pillars of a team that dominated both nationally and internationally.
Over the years, the athlete chose to get away from professional football. Today, section of the courts, has undertaken a new course dedicating himself to the agricultural sector.
How was the goalkeeper’s career in Boca
Roberto Abbondanzieri began his professional career in Rosario Central in 1994 and He arrived at Boca Juniors at the beginning of 1997when his pass was acquired by the institution. At that time, he shared ownership with Sandro Guzmán, after the departure of Carlos Fernando Navarro Montoya. His debut was in the 2-1 victory against Estudiantes de la Platawhere at 21, he demonstrated his agility and security under the three sticks. From that outstanding performance, he began to gain confidence and win the position. It was with the departure of Óscar Córdoba, in 2002, when he finally managed to establish himself as a starting goalkeeper, marking the beginning of a stage full of successes and consecrations with the Xeneize shirt.
In his first stage in the team, he conquered the Copa Libertadores de 2000. His participation in that edition of the International Tournament was so relevant that, in addition to becoming undisputed, he was recorded in the memory of all fans.
The goalkeeper not only stood out at the local level, but also in international competitions. Throughout his career, Abbondanzieri won 3 Libertadores Cups (2000, 2001 and 2003), 2 intercontinental glasses, 1 South American Collection, 2 South American Cups, 1 Cup Conmebol and 6 local championships.
During his passage through the club, lived a golden stage for the institutionin which it was consolidated as one of the most relevant figures, both inside and outside the field. His name is synonymous with victories, solidity and leadership for the fans. The duck left a deep mark on Xeneize and his career transcended beyond the titles and statistics.
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What’s the life of Roberto Abbondanzieri
Today, more than 20 years after his last appearance on the courts, Roberto Abbondanzieri has found a new way of linking his passions. Far from professional activity in football, decided to turn to the agricultural sector. Next to your family, It is dedicated to the production and cultivation of the Earthbecoming a rural contractor after acquiring machinery.
This turn in his life was not impulsive. Always, Abbondanzieri showed interest in his future beyond football, recognizing that his passage through sport was just one stage. Although he moved away from the media and fame, he is still passionate about solidarity, perseverance and teamwork, values that, according to him, also define his activity in the field. In his words: “I put the same passion that I put on football, working with a well -armed team, because if not, it doesn’t work.”
Besides, Still linked to football as a field assistantsharing his vast experience with the new generations.
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The frustrated pass to Real Madrid
Throughout his career, Roberto Abbondanzieri was close to taking a great step in European football. In the 2007/08 seasonafter passing through Boca Juniors and his successful performance in Getafe, the coach Bernd Schuster showed interest in taking him to Real Madrid as Iker Casillas substitute. The goalkeeper rejected the offer by not being able to guarantee ownership. “I told him no, with 36 or 37 I prefer to play at Getafe, what I like,” Abbondanzieri explained in an interview.
Although he never played in the Santiago Bernabéu, the interest of one of the largest clubs in Europe showed the level of the “duck” and its great projection, even at an advanced age for a footballer. In his first year at Getafe, the Argentine reached the prestigious Zamoradistinction granted to goalkeeper with less goals received in the leagueconsolidating its quality as one of the best of the moment.
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