A midfielder, he played for Argentina national team in the 1986 World Cup and in Copa América 1989, winning the former competition.

His Golden Year was 1986, when he won the 1985–86 Primera División Argentina, Copa Libertadores and Intercontinental Cup.

Enrique was the last man to touch the ball when inside the Argentine half he passed it to Diego Maradona, who would then score what became known as the Goal of the Century.

Enrique played alongside his brother Carlos at River (1988–1990) and at their home town club Lanús (1992–1993).

[5] Politically, Enrique has been a staunch supporter of former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.