World Cup final appearance
Came on for Jorge Burruchaga in the closing moments of the final.
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PLAYER PROFILE
Marcelo Trobbiani
ArgentinaAttacking midfielder
Marcelo Trobbiani was an Argentine attacking midfielder whose long career included Boca Juniors, Elche and Estudiantes. He entered the 1986 World Cup final late in the match as Argentina closed out the title. His club path in Footballopedia runs through Boca Juniors, Elche, Estudiantes, Elche. Marcelo Trobbiani 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
- Attacking midfielder
- Senior clubs
- 3
Club career
Career journey
1973–1976
Boca Juniors
Came through at Boca Juniors.
1976–1980
Elche
Long spell in Spanish football.
1982–1985
Estudiantes
Returned to Argentina and won domestic honours.
1985–1988
Elche
Second spell in Spain.
International
Argentina and the 1986 World Cup
Marcelo Trobbiani 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
Boca Juniors
Came through at Boca Juniors.
Elche
Long spell in Spanish football.
Estudiantes
Returned to Argentina and won domestic honours.