Ernesto Grillo (1 October 1929 – 18 June 1998) was an Argentine footballer who played as a midfielder for Independiente and Boca Juniors in Argentina, as well as A.C. Milan in Italy.

The highlight of Grillo's career came on 14 May 1953 in a match versus England, when he scored a legendary goal for Argentina.

That was the second time England arrived to South America after the 1950 FIFA World Cup held in Brazil and the team had remained unbeaten until the match which played at River Plate.

Four years later he began his career as coach of Boca Juniors' youth divisions.

Some players coached by Grillo during their first years were Roberto Mouzo, Oscar Ruggeri, Enrique Vidallé, Hugo Perotti, Marcelo Trobbiani and Alberto Tarantini amongst others.