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Ricardo Enrique Bochini (born 25 January 1954 in Zárate, Buenos Aires) is an Argentine former professional footballer, who played as an attacking midfielder. He is nicknamed El Bocha. He spent his nearly twenty year professional career at club Independiente, becoming one of the most emblematic players and the greatest idol in the history of the club.

In addition to winning the 1986 FIFA World Cup with the Argentina national team, Bochini won a total of 14 titles with Independiente – four Primera División championships and ten international competitions. Bochini was a childhood idol of Argentine footballer Diego Maradona.

Club

Independiente

• Argentine Primera División (4): Nacional 1977, Nacional 1978, Metropolitano 1983, 1988–89

• Copa Libertadores (5): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1984

• Copa Interamericana (3): 1973, 1974, 1976

• Intercontinental Cup (2): 1973, 1984

International

Argentina

• FIFA World Cup: 1986

Individual

• Footballer of the Year of Argentina: 1983

• South American Player of the Year: Bronze award 1983

• South American Team of the Year: 1989