The 5th December 1970, he tried out for Los Cebollitas, a junior team belonging to Argentinos Juniors. Goyo Carrizo, a friend of his, introduced him to Francis Cornejo, the trainer. "Are you sure you’re 10 years old?" asked Cornejo. And he didn’t even have an ID to prove it. Only an ageless talent. Los Cebollitas remained unbeaten for 136 matches and became a legend.