Alejandro Estanislao Semenewicz, (also spelled Siemianowicz, 1 June 1949 – 1 April 2024) was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a defender or midfielder.
.jpg) Semenewicz in 1973 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alejandro Estanislao Semenewicz | ||
| Date of birth | 1 June 1949 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 1 April 2024 (aged 74) | ||
| Place of death | Villa Domínico, Argentina | ||
| Position(s) | Defender, midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1968–1969 | Morón | 51 | (0) |
| 1970–1976 | Independiente | 220 | (4) |
| 1977–1979 | Atlético Nacional | ||
| 1980 | Cipolletti | 11 | (0) |
| 1981–1982 | Morón | 69 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1972 | Argentina | 7 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Career
Semenewicz was nicknamed "El Polaco". He is considered to be one of the most decorated players in the history of Argentine side Independiente.
Style of play
Semenewicz mainly operated as a defender or midfielder and was known for his work ethic.
Personal life and death
Born in Argentina, Semenewicz was of Polish descent. His nickname was El polaco (The Pole).
Semenewicz died after suffering a heart attack on 1 April 2024, at the age of 74.
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