An inconsistent yet unique talent, Recoba also left his mark on his teammates: Javier Zanetti, as reported on Corriere.it, remembers him as “one of the purest players ever seen”, whilst Christian Vieri credits him with dozens of assists and decisive moments.
His spell at Venezia in 1999, brought about by Giuseppe Marotta, was also unforgettable: 11 goals in 19 matches and a narrow escape from relegation, with performances worthy of an absolute star. In Nerazzurri colours, he scored 72 goals, many of them spectacular, such as the famous lob from halfway against Empoli. Cartoon-like moments, capable of igniting an entire generation of fans.
Today, Recoba is manager at Deportivo Táchira, but above all he remains the symbol of a romantic brand of football: imperfect, unpredictable, yet capable of leaving a lasting mark.