Norberto Alonso was a supremely gifted Argentine playmaker, a left-footed number ten adored at River Plate for his elegance and imagination. His precise passing and dead-ball ability made him the creative heartbeat of the club’s celebrated sides.
He was part of the Argentina squad that won the 1978 World Cup on home soil, and his artistry left an enduring impression on the River faithful, who regard him as one of their greatest talents.