Miguel Ángel Loayza facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Miguel Ángel Loayza Ríos | ||
| Date of birth | 21 June 1940 | ||
| Place of birth | Loreto, Peru | ||
| Date of death | 19 October 2017 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1957–1959 | Ciclista Lima | ||
| 1959–1960 | FC Barcelona | 0 | (0) |
| 1961–1963 | Boca Juniors | 21 | (7) |
| 1964 | Rosario Central | 18 | (4) |
| 1965 | Huracán | 29 | (6) |
| 1966 | River Plate | (17) | |
| 1967–1968 | Huracán | 46 | (25) |
| 1969–1971 | Deportivo Cali | 52 | (25) |
| International career | |||
| 1959 | Peru | 7 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Miguel Ángel Loayza Ríos (born June 21, 1940 – died October 19, 2017) was a talented football midfielder from Peru. He was known for his amazing short passes, creative plays, and excellent dribbling skills. People called him "El Maestrito" (The Little Teacher) in Argentina and "El Mago" (The Magician) in Colombia because of his magical way of playing. Miguel Loayza played for many famous clubs, especially Huracán, Boca Juniors, and River Plate in Argentina, and Deportivo Cali in Colombia.
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Miguel Loayza's Football Journey
Miguel Loayza started his football career in Peru. He quickly became known for his incredible skills on the field. His ability to control the ball and make smart passes made him stand out.
Early Career in Peru
Miguel Loayza began playing professionally in 1957. His first club was Ciclista Lima in Peru. He played there for two years, from 1957 to 1959. This was where he started to show his talent as a midfielder.
Playing for FC Barcelona
In 1959, Miguel Loayza moved to Europe. He joined the famous Spanish club, FC Barcelona. This was a big step in his career. He played for Barcelona during the 1959-1960 season.
Success in Argentina
After his time in Spain, Miguel Loayza moved to Argentina. He played for several top clubs there.
Joining Boca Juniors
From 1961 to 1963, he played for Boca Juniors. He played 21 games and scored 7 goals for the team. He was a key player in the midfield.
Time at Rosario Central
In 1964, he joined Rosario Central. He played 18 games and scored 4 goals during his time there. His creative play continued to impress fans.
Playing for Huracán
Miguel Loayza also had two periods with Huracán. He played there in 1965, appearing in 29 games and scoring 6 goals. He returned to Huracán later, from 1967 to 1968, playing 46 more games and scoring 25 goals. He was very popular with the fans.
With River Plate
In 1966, he played for River Plate. He scored 17 goals during his time with this club. His goal-scoring ability from midfield was remarkable.
Final Years in Colombia
Miguel Loayza finished his club career in Colombia. From 1969 to 1971, he played for Deportivo Cali. He played 52 games and scored 25 goals for the Colombian team. He was known as "El Mago" there.
International Games for Peru
Miguel Loayza also represented his home country, Peru. In 1959, he played for the Peru national team. He played in 7 international games and scored 5 goals. He proudly wore the national jersey.
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Loayza para niños
