Alejandro Nicolás de los Santos (17 May 1902 — 16 February 1982) was an Argentinian footballer who played as a forward for San Lorenzo, Dock Sud, El Porvenir, Huracán and Argentina.
Early life
De los Santos was born in Paraná on 17 May 1902 to Angolan Argentine parents.[1]
Career
In 1921, de los Santos signed for San Lorenzo. On 22 May 1921, de los Santos made his debut for the club in a 2–0 win against Banfield.[2] After spells at Dock Sud and El Porvenir, de los Santos signed for Huracán in 1931, scoring 21 goals in 73 league appearances, making a total of 25 goals in 88 appearances in all competitions.[1][3]
In December 1925, de los Santos won the South American Championship with Argentina.[4] De los Santos was the first black footballer to appear for Argentina.[1]
References
- ^ a b c "De los Santos: la negra excepción albiceleste" (in Spanish). Salmon Palangana. 16 February 2015. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Alfredo de los Santos" (in Spanish). Museo de San Lorenzo. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Alejandro de los Santos" (in Spanish). Base de Datos del Futbol Argentino. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
- ^ "Southamerican Championship 1925". RSSSF. 12 July 2007. Retrieved 26 June 2018.
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