This is the 3122nd most frequent Spanish word.
riquelme
"Riquelme" is a Spanish surname and does not have a standalone definition in English.
In this sentence, 'Riquelme' refers to a proper noun, specifically the last name of a specific and famous individual who is recognized for his contributions to football, Juan Román Riquelme.
Riquelme fue un gran futbolista argentino que jugaba como mediocampista.
Riquelme was a great Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder.
Here, 'Riquelme' is used metaphorically to liken someone's football skills to those of Juan Román Riquelme, signifying exceptional talent.
En mi barrio, cuando alguien tiene una habilidad especial para jugar al fútbol, le decimos "Riquelme".
In my neighborhood, when someone has a special talent for playing football, we call them 'Riquelme'.
In this sentence, 'Riquelme' is used as a point of reference, comparing the quality of the goal to the impressive skills typically associated with Juan Román Riquelme.