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Teófilo Cubillas
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Teófilo Cubillas

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Scoring ten World Cup goals for Peru.

World Cups · Copa América

Born
8 March 1949
Birthplace
Lima

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Teófilo Cubillas

Teófilo Cubillas is a Peruvian attacking midfielder known for his technique, shooting and free kicks.

Early life

Development

Came through Alianza Lima’s youth football before entering the senior side in 1966.

Career

  1. 1973

    Europe

    Moved to Basel, then Porto.

  2. 1977

    Return to Peru

    Rejoined Alianza Lima.

  3. 1979

    United States

    Joined Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

Achievements

World Cups

Scored five goals at each tournament.

Copa América

Helped Peru win the continental title.

Beyond sport

Club solidarity

Returned to play for Alianza after the 1987 air crash that killed much of its team.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

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