World Cup final starter
Played in midfield as Argentina won 3–2 at the Estadio Azteca.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Héctor Enrique
ArgentinaMidfielder
Héctor Enrique was a technically gifted Argentine midfielder who became a regular in the 1986 World Cup-winning team. He was especially associated with River Plate during one of the club’s greatest eras. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Lanús, River Plate, Deportivo Español. Héctor Enrique represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
At a glance
Career snapshot
- Nationality
- Argentina
- Position
- Midfielder
- Senior clubs
- 3
Biography
The full story
Enrique’s role in the England quarter-final gives him a direct connection to one of the most famous goals in World Cup history.
Club career
Career journey
1980–1983
Lanús
Began his senior career.
1983–1990
River Plate
Won major domestic and international trophies.
1991–1993
Deportivo Español
Later Argentine spell.
International
Argentina and the 1986 World Cup
Héctor Enrique represented Argentina at Mexico 1986 and took part in the World Cup final at the Estadio Azteca.
- 1986 World Cup
- 1986 FIFA World Cup finalist
- Final
- Argentina 3–2 West Germany
- Venue
- Estadio Azteca
Honours
Major achievements
1986FIFA World CupChampion with Argentina
1986Copa LibertadoresRiver Plate
1986Intercontinental CupRiver Plate
Story
Defining moments
Lanús
Began his senior career.
River Plate
Won major domestic and international trophies.
Deportivo Español
Later Argentine spell.
Database coverage
What Footballopedia currently links
These figures describe the current Footballopedia graph coverage, not the player's complete real-world career totals.
- World Cup editions
- 2
- Observed starts
- 2
- Captain starts
- 0
- Linked goals
- 0
- Card mentions
- 0
- Linked matches
- 2
Research
Sources
- FIFAArgentina 3-2 West Germany — 1986 World Cup finalhttps://inside.fifa.com/tournaments/mens/worldcup/1986mexico/news/worldcupathome-argentina-v-west-germany--mexico-1986-3070259
- AFAArgentina national team archivehttps://www.afa.com.ar/