Ricardo Bochini

Ricardo Bochini

Ricardo Enrique Bochini (born January 25, 1954 in Zárate, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine former professional footballer, who played as an attacking midfielder. He is nicknamed El Bocha. He spent his almost twenty years of his professional career at argentine club Independiente, becoming one of the most emblematic players in the history of the club.

With Independiente, Bochini won eight international titles, four Argentine championships, and the 1986 FIFA World Cup with the Argentina national football team. Bochini was a childhood idol of Diego Maradona.