Key defensive role
Started the final and was part of Argentina’s adaptable defensive unit.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Julio Olarticoechea
ArgentinaDefender / wing-back
Julio Olarticoechea was an energetic defender and wing-back who appeared for Argentina at three World Cups. His club career crossed several major Argentine sides and included a spell in France. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Racing Club, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Nantes. Julio Olarticoechea 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
- Defender / wing-back
- Senior clubs
- 4
Biography
The full story
His tournament included a famous goal-line intervention against England and a starting role in Argentina’s knockout run.
Club career
Career journey
1976–1981
Racing Club
Senior breakthrough in Avellaneda.
1981–1984
River Plate
Played for River before joining Boca.
1985–1986
Boca Juniors
Part of the Boca side before Mexico 1986.
1986–1987
Nantes
Played in France after the World Cup.
International
Argentina and the 1986 World Cup
Julio Olarticoechea 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
Story
Defining moments
Racing Club
Senior breakthrough in Avellaneda.
River Plate
Played for River before joining Boca.
Boca Juniors
Part of the Boca side before Mexico 1986.
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
- 1
- Observed starts
- 1
- Captain starts
- 0
- Linked goals
- 0
- Card mentions
- 0
- Linked matches
- 1