Arturo Bonilla Torres (born 23 January 1953) is a Honduran retired football midfielder.

Arturo Bonilla
Personal information
Full name Arturo Bonilla Torres
Date of birth (1953-01-23) 23 January 1953 (age 71)
Place of birth El Progreso, Yoro Department, Honduras
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Youth career
¿?–1968 Lenca
1968–1969 Morelia
1969–1971 Honduras El Progreso
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1972–1985 Marathón 271 (57)
International career
1973–1975 Honduras
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He currently lives in Pompano Beach, Florida, where he works in the family boating business.[1]

Club career

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Nicknamed Pacharaca, Bonilla made his debut with Marathón in the 1972–73 season. He played his entire career at the club, retiring in 1985. In total, Bonilla played 271 matches and scored 57 goals. He has the record of match appearances in the club.

International career

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Arturo Bonilla was part of the Honduras national football team in the qualification of 1974 FIFA World Cup.

Retirement

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In 1985, Bonilla retired from soccer.

References

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  1. ^ (interview and profile) - Diez (in Spanish)