José Luis Cuciuffo facts for kids
Cuciuffo with Argentina at the 1986 FIFA World Cup
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| Full name | José Luis Cuciuffo | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1961 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Córdoba, Argentina | |||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 11 December 2004 (aged 43) | |||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Bahía San Blas, Argentina | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.76 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Centre-back | |||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 1978–1980 | Huracán de Córdoba | |||||||||||||||
| 1980 | Chaco for Ever | 10 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 1981 | Talleres | 43 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 1982–1987 | Vélez Sársfield | 185 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 1987–1990 | Boca Juniors | 102 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 1990–1993 | Nîmes Olympique | 94 | (8) | |||||||||||||
| 1993 | Belgrano | 14 | (1) | |||||||||||||
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| 1985–1989 | Argentina | 21 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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José Luis Cuciuffo (born February 1, 1961 – died December 11, 2004) was a talented Argentine football player. He played as a defender, often in the center of the defense. He is best known for being a key part of the Argentina national team that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
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Playing for Clubs
José Luis Cuciuffo played for several football clubs during his career. He started his professional journey at Chaco For Ever. Later, he joined Talleres de Córdoba.
He then moved to Vélez Sársfield, where he played for five years. After that, he became a player for Boca Juniors, one of Argentina's biggest clubs.
Cuciuffo also played football in France. He was part of the Nîmes Olympique team in the French league. He finished his career back in Argentina with Belgrano de Córdoba.
International Career with Argentina
José Luis Cuciuffo was an important player for the Argentina national football team. He played for his country between 1985 and 1989.
His biggest achievement was being part of the squad that won the 1986 FIFA World Cup in Mexico. This was a huge moment for Argentina and for Cuciuffo. He played a key role in their victory.
Honours and Achievements
José Luis Cuciuffo achieved several honours during his football career.
Club Honours
- Vélez Sársfield
- Primera División runner-up: 1985 (This means his team finished second in the top Argentine league.)
- Boca Juniors
- Supercopa Sudamericana: 1989 (This was a major South American club competition.)
- Recopa Sudamericana: 1990 (Another important South American club trophy.)
National Team Honours
- Argentina
- FIFA World Cup: 1986 (The most prestigious football tournament in the world.)
Individual Awards
- South American Team of the Year: 1986 (He was recognized as one of the best players in South America that year.)
Later Life and Passing
After his football career, José Luis Cuciuffo sadly passed away on December 11, 2004. He died in an accident while he was out hunting near San Blas Bay in Argentina. He was the first player from Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning team to pass away.
See also
In Spanish: José Luis Cuciuffo para niños
