Jorge Davino
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Davino in 1966 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Jorge Manuel Davino Bianchini | ||
| Date of birth | 27 April 1945 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Position | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| ???–1964 | Boca Juniors | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1966 | Boca Juniors | 1 | (0) |
| 1966 | Millonarios | 19 | (6) |
| 1967–1968 | Huracán | 35 | (11) |
| 1969 | Deportivo Cali | 38 | (10) |
| 1970 | Kimberley | 26 | (2) |
| 1970–1974 | León | ||
| 1974–1976 | Atlético Potosino | ||
| 1976–1978 | Puebla | ||
| 1977 | → Kimberley (loan) | ||
| 1978–1979 | Quilmes | ||
| 1979 | Kimberley | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Jorge Manuel Davino Bianchini (born 27 April 1945) is an Argentinian former footballer and chef. Nicknamed "Cholín" in his home country and "Tarzán" in Mexico, he played as a offensive midfielder for a variety of clubs in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico throughout the 1970s. He is most known for playing for León throughout his career, achieving several titles throughout his career as well as being the father of Mexican internationals Flavio and Duilio Davino.
Career
Davino began his career within the Boca Juniors Reserves and Academy throughout his youth career. He was then promoted to the senior squad following his prior success but made his only appearance in the 0–1 defeat against San Lorenzo during the 1965 Argentine Primera División on 11 July.[1] Due to these disappointing results, during the middle of the 1966 season, he switched over to play for Millonarios in Colombia where he got far more consistent success with 19 appearances and 6 goals. He then returned to Argentina to play for Huracán with his debut being on 16 April 1967 against Vélez Sarsfield in a 2–1 victory with goals from his teammates Alfredo Obberti and Hugo Tedesco. Throughout his two seasons with the Globos, he made 35 appearances and scored 11 goals with his final match being a 0–1 defeat against Los Andes on 22 September 1968.[2]
Following this relative success, he once again returned to Colombia to play for Deportivo Cali this time where he made 38 appearances and scoring 10 goals, ultimately helping the club win their 3rd title in the 1969 Campeonato Profesional.[3] Following a brief stint with Kimberley throughout a majority of the 1970 season with twenty-six appearances and two goals,[4] León club manager Antonio Carbajal was interested in signing Argentinian players and alongside his teammate Juan José Valiente and San Lorenzo defender Rafael Albrecht as they all began playing in the Mexican Primera División for the 1970 season with Ferro Carril Oeste forward Roberto Salomone later joining the three for the 1971–72 season. This decision would bring about a football dynasty for the Esmeraldas with their successes beginning in the 1970–71 Copa México as well that season's Campeón de Campeones. This same success would continue into the 1971–72 season with that season's Copa México and Campeón de Campeones with his career with León being well-regarded by both his teammates and fans.[5][6]
Following his success with León, he began playing for Atlético Potosino and Puebla throughout his career in Mexico. When he played for Kimberly in a loan in 1977, met a young Diego Maradona where he saw potential in the future international legend as he went on to win the 1986 FIFA World Cup.[7]
Later career
Following his retirement from professional football, Davino took up in several ventures in the restaurant business. Following several attempts, he eventually found success through opening up a restaurant in León that specializes in Argentine cuisine. He also currently operates a highly regarded football training facility in León.[8]
Personal life
Davino has cited Alfredo Di Stéfano as his main inspiration for the sport growing up as well as for being one of the earliest examples of Argentinian success abroad. He also cited successes of Chilean forward Carlos Reinoso throughout his career in the Liga MX.[6]
Davino met his future wife in León as he was later the father of Flavio and Duilio Davino, both of whom chose to represent Mexico internationally.[2]
References
- ^ "Jorge Manuel Davino". Historia de Boca (in Spanish). Retrieved 21 September 2025.
- ^ a b Bertagniolli, Sergio; Viviani, Pablo. "Jorge Davino, el Cholín". Globopedia. Archived from the original on 2 December 2022. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Delanteros argentinos que jugaron en el Deportivo Cali". El Cino Cero (in Spanish). 6 June 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ "JORGE DAVINO". BDFA (in Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ ""León es como el paraíso": Jorge Davino". Am (in Mexican Spanish). 20 August 2014. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ a b Ezquerra, Carlos (10 November 2022). "Jorge Davino". Maxwell (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ Pérez, Ituriel (25 November 2020). ""Se fue un monstruo del futbol argentino": Jorge "Tarzán" Davino sobre la muerte de Maradona". Soy Fiera.com (in Mexican Spanish). Retrieved 22 September 2025.
- ^ Hernández, Paulino Lorea (24 December 2023). "Leonés de corazón: Jorge Davino" (in Mexican Spanish). Corredor Industrial. p. 1. Retrieved 22 September 2025.