Antonio Roma (13 July 1932 – 20 February 2013) was an Argentine football goalkeeper.

Nicknamed Tarzan for the way of throwing himself for the ball, he started his professional career with Ferrocarril Oeste in 1955, where he played until 1959. He was then transferred, together with teammate Silvio Marzolini, to Boca Juniors, where he debuted in the victory of 3 April 1960 against Estudiantes de La Plata.

Antonio Roma

Roma stayed with Boca until his retirement in 1972, becoming one of the biggest idols of the club, with total of 323 matches in all competitions. With the club Roma won the Argentine League of 1962, 1964, 1965, and the Campeonato Nacional 1969 and 1970. In 1969, he kept his goal clear for 783 minutes.

Antonio Roma

Probably the most remembered save by Antonio Roma was the penalty executed by Brazilian River's player Delem, that he sent to the corner. With only two rounds before the end of the 1962 championship, Boca and its all-time derby River Plate shared the first position at the local league. The decisive match was played at La Bombonera, Boca Juniors home stadium. Boca was ahead 1:0 when referee Nai Foino conceded a penalty to River. After the save, the public invaded the field delaying the continuation of the match for 11 minutes. River was not able to change the score, and Boca finally won that championship after defeating Estudiantes de La Plata in the next round.

Antonio Roma

Roma also played with the Argentina national football team, including at the 1962 FIFA World Cup and 1966 FIFA World Cup. He made a total of 42 appearances for his national team between 1956 and 1967.

Honours

Ferro Carril Oeste

Primera B Metropolitana (1): 1958

Boca Juniors

Primera División (5): 1962, 1964, 1965, 1969 Nacional, 1970 Nacional

Copa Argentina (1): 1969

Copa Libertadores runner-up: 1963

Argentina

Copa América: 1959

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1932 births

2013 deaths

Argentine people of Italian descent

Argentine men's footballers

Argentina men's international footballers

Boca Juniors footballers

Argentine Primera División players

1962 FIFA World Cup players

1966 FIFA World Cup players

Men's association football goalkeepers

Footballers from Buenos Aires

Ferro Carril Oeste footballers