A powerhouse marker and relentless, tough and tremendously effective terrier.

An all-rounder, capable of covering every position in defence - centre half, sweeper or full-back - with equal effectiveness.

European champion with the national team in 1968, Ernesto Castano was not only ahead of his time in terms of tactical versatility, but also a leader, a man of steely character, whose mere appearance instilled confidence in his teammates and put doubts in the minds of the opponents.