José Francisco Sanfilippo, the all-time leading goal scorer for San Lorenzo, died Thursday in Buenos Aires [1], [2].
Sanfilippo remains one of the most influential figures in Argentine football history. His legacy is defined by a prolific scoring record that cemented his status as a club icon in the Boedo neighborhood of Buenos Aires.
Known by the nickname "Nene," Sanfilippo spent the majority of his career with San Lorenzo. During his tenure with the club, he scored 207 goals in 265 matches [2]. This record establishes him as the maximum historical scorer for the institution, a benchmark that has defined the club's offensive standards for decades.
Reports of his death on June 4, 2026, were confirmed by club sources [1], [2]. He was 91 years old [2]. While the specific cause of death was not provided in the initial reports, the news triggered a wave of mourning across the Argentine sporting community [1], [3].
Sanfilippo's career spanned an era of significant growth for the Argentine league. His ability to find the net consistently made him a centerpiece of the national game and a symbol of San Lorenzo's competitive peak. He is remembered not only for the volume of his goals, but for the technical precision he brought to the striker position.
The club of Boedo, San Lorenzo, served as the primary source for the announcement of his death [1], [2]. Tributes have poured in from former teammates and fans who viewed "Nene" as an emblematic figure of the sport's golden age in Argentina.
“José Francisco Sanfilippo, the all-time leading goal scorer for San Lorenzo, died Thursday in Buenos Aires.”
The passing of Sanfilippo marks the end of an era for San Lorenzo and Argentine football. As the club's most prolific scorer, his records provide a historical yardstick for future generations of strikers. His death is likely to prompt a series of official commemorations by the club to honor his role in establishing San Lorenzo as a powerhouse in South American football.
