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Miguel Loayza
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Full name Miguel Ángel Loayza Ríos
Date of birth (1940-06-21)21 June 1940
Place of birth Loreto, Peru
Date of death 19 October 2017(2017-10-19) (aged 77)
Place of death Buenos Aires, Argentina
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Playing position 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)
National team
1959 Peru 7 (5)
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (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.

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

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