3.3.13

Artillero




The career of Pedro Petrone Schiavone, known as Pedro Petrone (or by his nicknames Perucho or Artillero) was a catalogue of successes. 
He started out as a 15 year old with the Montevideo club Charley. In 1924 he moved to Nacional. Petrone spent 2 seasons in Italy with Fiorentina from 1931-33 before returning to Nacional. 


Here is a summary of his achievements by year:
  • 1923 Copa America - winner.
  • 1923 Copa America - Top Goalscorer (3 goals in 3 games).
  • 1924 Primera División Uruguaya - winner.
  • 1924 Olympics - Gold Medal.
  • 1924 Olympic Football Tournament Top Goalscorer (7 goals in 5 games).
  • 1924 Copa America - winner
  • 1924 Copa America Tournament Top Goalscorer (4 goals in 3 games).
  • Toured Europe with Nacional.
  • 1927 Copa America Tournament Top Goalscorer (3 goals in 2 games).
  • 1928 Olympics - Gold Medal.
  • 1930 FIFA World Cup - winner.
  • 1931-32: Serie A Capocannoniere with 25 goals in 27 games.
  • 1933 Primera División Uruguaya – winner.


Club career:
Nacional (1924 -30) 146 goals in 128 appearances.
Fiorentina (1931-33) 37 goals in 44 appearances.  
Nacional (1933-34)  30 goals in 20 appearances.

International:

Uruguay (1924-30)  24 goals in 29 appearances.