Tomás ‘El Trinche’ Carlovich, dark blue, XL 23"p2p, 27"s2h, 33"c2c
I first heard about Tomás ‘El Trinche’ Carlovich when I read Jonathan Wilsons excellent book on the history of Argentinian football called Angels With Dirty Faces. The book mentioned this incredible character called Tomás Felipe Carlovich who was happy playing for local teams in his home city of Rosario mostly notably Central Cordoba. Reading about him he played with total freedom and joy reconising football was entertainment and about putting a smile on fans faces. For a player who played just twice in the first division and never receiving an international cap El Trinche is regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players Argentina have produced. Quite a few stories have been told about the legend: that he played so well against a pre 1974 World Cup side embarrassing the national team that the manager demanded he be subbed to his ability to nutmeg players almost at will. He apparently had no difficulty in delivering a double nutmeg. The story goes that he received a special nutmeg bonus. He is totally revered at Central Cordoba. What a maverick and one off. He also looks amazing like an extra from a spaghetti western. Sadly El Trinche was killed in May 2020 when some thug attempted to steal the bike he was riding. He suffered serious head injuries and never recovered. Que Viva El Trinche.
Hand printed on a preloved vintage dark blue sweatshirt, with blue eco ink.
Measures: 23” pit to pit, 27” shoulder to hem and 33” collar to cuff.
I first heard about Tomás ‘El Trinche’ Carlovich when I read Jonathan Wilsons excellent book on the history of Argentinian football called Angels With Dirty Faces. The book mentioned this incredible character called Tomás Felipe Carlovich who was happy playing for local teams in his home city of Rosario mostly notably Central Cordoba. Reading about him he played with total freedom and joy reconising football was entertainment and about putting a smile on fans faces. For a player who played just twice in the first division and never receiving an international cap El Trinche is regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players Argentina have produced. Quite a few stories have been told about the legend: that he played so well against a pre 1974 World Cup side embarrassing the national team that the manager demanded he be subbed to his ability to nutmeg players almost at will. He apparently had no difficulty in delivering a double nutmeg. The story goes that he received a special nutmeg bonus. He is totally revered at Central Cordoba. What a maverick and one off. He also looks amazing like an extra from a spaghetti western. Sadly El Trinche was killed in May 2020 when some thug attempted to steal the bike he was riding. He suffered serious head injuries and never recovered. Que Viva El Trinche.
Hand printed on a preloved vintage dark blue sweatshirt, with blue eco ink.
Measures: 23” pit to pit, 27” shoulder to hem and 33” collar to cuff.
I first heard about Tomás ‘El Trinche’ Carlovich when I read Jonathan Wilsons excellent book on the history of Argentinian football called Angels With Dirty Faces. The book mentioned this incredible character called Tomás Felipe Carlovich who was happy playing for local teams in his home city of Rosario mostly notably Central Cordoba. Reading about him he played with total freedom and joy reconising football was entertainment and about putting a smile on fans faces. For a player who played just twice in the first division and never receiving an international cap El Trinche is regarded as one of the most naturally gifted players Argentina have produced. Quite a few stories have been told about the legend: that he played so well against a pre 1974 World Cup side embarrassing the national team that the manager demanded he be subbed to his ability to nutmeg players almost at will. He apparently had no difficulty in delivering a double nutmeg. The story goes that he received a special nutmeg bonus. He is totally revered at Central Cordoba. What a maverick and one off. He also looks amazing like an extra from a spaghetti western. Sadly El Trinche was killed in May 2020 when some thug attempted to steal the bike he was riding. He suffered serious head injuries and never recovered. Que Viva El Trinche.
Hand printed on a preloved vintage dark blue sweatshirt, with blue eco ink.
Measures: 23” pit to pit, 27” shoulder to hem and 33” collar to cuff.