Best XI 1954-1983

In 1954, the South San Francisco Athletic Club officially formed under the direction of Player / Coach Alvaro Bettucchi. As the team began to take shape, it's early beginnings brought together some of best talent in South City. Some of the players from this time period saw their journey begin while playing with the SSF Recreation Team prior to 1954, and then continued at one of the two High Schools, South San Francisco or El Camino High. From there, many went on to play for the South San Francisco Athletic Club as the team joined the Peninsula Soccer League in 1957. Listed below is Coach Bettucchi's All Time Best XI, with a little information about each player. Also shown is the Second Team. On the "Hall of Stars" page in the menu bar, you will find the names of many of the Charter members of SSFAC who provided us with so many great memories over the years.                                                                                                                                                       

                                Peninsula Soccer League 1954-1983
                                      South San Francisco A.C.
                                         Best XI - Starters
 

      

Manuel FRIES ( GK ) SSFAC Original            
Lacking in size, he was nicknamed "La Pantera" for his quickness
and excellent sense of positioning. His had achieved a strong
respect by all his teammates for his ability in stopping penalty kicks
 
Victor OROSCO ( RB ) SSFAC Original                       
Considered one of the strongest defenders in the Peninsula Soccer
League, he was also selected for the Latino All Star Soccer Team
games. He had a good sense of positioning and anticipation of play,
was very calm when under pressure
 
David SARACINO ( LB ) SSFAC Original
A South San Francisco High School graduate and "Peninsula
High School All League Team", he was an attcking defender,
capable of supporting in an attacking movement of play. He was
selected captain by the team and a "Peninsula All Star Select
First Team"
 
Gary Iacini ( RH ) SSFAC Original
A South San Francisco High School graduate and "Peninsula
High School All League Team", he was an "all around player",
excellent with defensive and attacking skills. He was named on
the "Junior College All American Soccer Team", ending his soccer
career with the Professional San Jose Earthquakes
 
Chandra SING ( CB ) 1SSFAC Original
An ex-member of the Fiji National Team, with a great command of
soccer skills and his distribution of play would constantly setup for
fast counter attacks.He was quick and calm under pressure, having
the respect from players and fans!
 
Jesus PELAYO ( LH ) SSFAC Original
A strong defensive and attacking player, with lots of stamina and
soccer skills. He was an aggressive player, enjoying taking on his
opponents with his dribbling skills. He was always a threat to goal
keepers, always scoring on opportune occasions
 
Ruben MEDINA ( RW ) SSFAC Original
A quiet personality, of medium height, he was very fast on his feet
and could almost pin point his kick to perfection, be it on crosses
or shooting on goal. He also enjoyed dribbling in the box and was
one of the top goal scorers for the team.
 
Giuliano BRUNELLI ( RI ) SSFAC Original
One of the fastest players in the front line, he relied more on his 
quick dribbles with speed for scoring goals. He was also a true 
inside positional player, going back to help the defense or to create
an open spot to receive a pass. He had a pleasant personality,
well liked by everyone on the team
 
Nino CORRADETTI ( CF ) SSFAC Original
Of average height and weight, as a center forward, he relied on his
tremendous burst of speed and was lethal in kicking with both feet.
He was an avid dribbler inside the box and had the ability to be at the
right time and plave in scoring goals.
 
Tony CEVALLOS ( LI ) SSFAC Original
One of the charter players with South San Francisco Recreation
youth soccer, he continued playing with the South San Francisco
High School program and the South San Francisco Athletic Club.
He was the shortest player on the team, very aggressive in his 
playing, enjoyed dribbling, but was a team player. He had a warm
personality and was well liked by everyone. In one match, he hit
the post four times without scoring, earning the name "Tony Pole"
 
Giovanni TEMPESTA ( RW ) SSFAC Original
A tall skinny intelligent player, with good skills, he was able to
adjust in his playing ability. He was a true striker, able to score from
distance and an excellent passer to his open teammates, allowing
them to score. When needed, he also would help in defensive play.
He was a true gentleman, on and off the field !
 
                                SSFAC Best XI 1954 - 1983
There you have the All Time Starting XI for SSFAC from  
1954 - 1983.... "The Originals" ! What made this group special  
wasn't just their talent, but the fact that they were the ones 
who paved the way for the next generation of players. They were
role models, passionate about the game, and were eager to showcase
the game of soccer to the community. they could do it all, and 
we were fortunate enough to have watched them succeed
 
                                   SSFAC Best XI 1954 - 1983
                                                  Second Team
 

 

 

           MARCO NUNZIATI Goalkeeper   SSFAC Original
           JOSE MAGDALENO Right Defense   SSFAC Original
           CLINTON EVANS Left Defense   SSFAC Original / SSF High
           MARCO CESCA Right Half   SSFAC Original
           FRANCESCO MAGDALENO Center Half   SSFAC Original
           JOHN BERTOLOZZI Left Half   SSFAC Original
           GARY DELLA MAGGIOR Right Wing   SSFAC Original / SSF High
           VINCENT GUARDADO Right Inside   SSFAC Original
           JORGE RAMOS Center Forward   SSFAC Original
           PABLO GONZALES Left Inside   SSFAC Original
           MARTIN FEENEY Left Wing   SSFAC Original

                                                      
                                                                                                                                   
  

                  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                             
                                          

                   

                  Goalkeeper     Marco NUNZIATI     SSFAC Original
                  Defender     Jose MAGDALENO     SSFAC Original
                  Defender     Clinton EVANS     SSFAC / SSF High
                  Midfielder     Marco CESCA     SSFAC Original
                  Midfielder     Francesco MAGDALENO     SSFAC Original
                  Midfielder     John BERTOLOZZI     SSFAC Original
                  Right Wing     Gary DELLA MAGGIOR     SSFAC / SSF High
                  Right Inside     Vincent GUARDADO     SSFAC Original
                  Center Forward     Jorge RAMOS     SSFAC Original
                  Left Inside     Pablo GONZALES     SSFAC Original
                  Left Wing     Martin FEENEY     SSFAC Original