A Filipino was one of the best strikers in the history of FC Barcelona

I HAVE searched the internet out of curiosity if there is any monument in honor of Paulino Alcántara. There isn't, not even in his native Concepción, on the island of Panay. He is not a completely unknown character, but he still does not get the recognition that his achievements deserve, recognition that he does get in the Spanish football club where he achieved most of his sporting achievements — FC Barcelona.

His full name was Paulino Alcántara Riestra, and he was born in October 1896. His father was a Spanish soldier, and his mother was an Ilonga. At the age of 3, he left for Barcelona. His football talent was discovered by Joan Gamper, the Swiss founder of FC Barcelona, who saw him playing when he was just a youngster.