Historical profile
Career context
Olarticoechea supplied width, aggression and recovery defending on Argentina's left side.
Argentina 1986 squad
16
World champion · 1986
Julio Olarticoechea
#16 · Left wing-back
ArgentinaBOBoca Juniors
Mexico 1986 record
6Apps
0Goals
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Career archive
Key chapters
1
Represented Racing Club, River Plate and Boca Juniors.
2
Started the 1986 final.
3
Appeared at three World Cups for Argentina.
Tournament role
Mexico 1986
A key wing-back whose recovery challenge against England became a crucial defensive moment.
6Appearances
0Goals
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Honours cabinet
Major honours
FIFA World Cup · 1986