This is not the case in Spain, where the top goalscorer award is named after a man called Rafael Moreno Aranzadi, better known as Pichichi. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Pichichi (holding the ball) among his Athletic team-mates after winning the Copa del Rey in 1914. When his star started to wane after the Olympics, the fans in the San Mamés were quick to blame his arrogance and vanity for their defeats. Pichichi decided to stay involved with football by becoming a referee, even making his officiating debut at the San Mamés. After the construction of the new San Mamés in 2013, the bust was placed by the entrance of the player’s tunnel, where the tradition of offering flowers is still maintained.

Source: The Guardian May 23, 2018 11:48 UTC