Born on July 21st 1950 in San Miguel del Monte outside Buenos Aires, Ubaldo Matildo Fillol, also known as "El Pato" (the duck), is arguably the best goalkeeper from Argentina. Many experts also had him on the South American dreamteam of the century. Fillol started his career in 1969 playing for Quilmes Athletic Club. He was transferred to Racing Club in 1972, that season he also saved six penalties shots, establishing a record for the Argentinian league. In 1973, Fillol joined River Plate, where he played during 11 years, winning several league championships, becoming one of the most popular players in the club history.
