Rosario Central was founded 24 de diciembre de 1889, with Víctor Vesco as club president at the time of this guide. Club colors: azul y amarilla, a rayas verticales. Home ground: Boulevard Avellaneda y Av. Génova (2000) Rosario, Santa Fe. Head coach for the 1996/97 preseason per the guide: Angel Tulio Zof. Acebal Farias 'Zinho' was one of 31 players listed in the Rosario Central first-team squad in this edition of the guide, playing as a forward (Del.(11) in the source).
| Apellido/Nombres (as printed) | F./Nacim. | Lugar | Puesto | Procedencia | Condición |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARIAS 'ZINHO', Acebal Pericles | 25-06-69 | Recife (BRA) | Del.(11) | Vasco Da Gama (Bra) | Préstamo |
Transcribed verbatim from the club's page in the guide. This edition prints Procedencia and Condición as two separate columns (unlike the 1986/87 edition's single combined field). Not editorially expanded beyond common football-transfer shorthand: on loan from Vasco Da Gama (Bra) for this season (“préstamo”).
Solo Fútbol Guía 1996/97. Uploaded by Jim Totime, 1 September 2026. Cross-reference against a modern source (Transfermarkt / RSSSF) recommended before this is used for anything client-facing — this stub has not been independently verified against a second source.