Osvaldo Héctor Cruz facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Date of birth | 29 May 1931 | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 20 March 2023 (aged 91) | ||
| Height | 1.68 m | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1951–1960 | Independiente | 222 | (43) |
| 1960–1961 | Palmeiras | ||
| 1961 | Independiente | 13 | (1) |
| 1962–1964 | Unión Española | ||
| National team | |||
| 1953–1958 | Argentina | 22 | (3) |
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Osvaldo Héctor Cruz (born May 29, 1931 – died March 20, 2023) was a talented Argentine football player. He was known as a forward, which means he played in the attacking part of the team. Osvaldo played for several clubs in Argentina, Brazil, and Chile. He also proudly represented his home country, Argentina, in their national football team. This included playing in the 1958 FIFA World Cup.
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Osvaldo Cruz's Football Journey
Osvaldo Cruz started his professional football career in 1951. He played for Independiente, a famous club in Argentina. He stayed with Independiente for many years, from 1951 to 1960. During this time, he played in 222 games and scored 43 goals.
Playing for Clubs
In 1960, Osvaldo moved to Brazil to play for Palmeiras. He played there for about a year. After his time in Brazil, he returned to Independiente in 1961 for a short period. Later, from 1962 to 1964, he played for Unión Española in Chile. His career took him to different countries, showing his skill as a player.
International Career
Osvaldo Cruz also played for the Argentina national team. He was part of the team from 1953 to 1958. He played in 22 international matches for Argentina and scored 3 goals. One of his biggest achievements was representing Argentina in the 1958 FIFA World Cup held in Sweden.
Major Wins
Osvaldo Cruz helped his teams win important championships.
Club Success
With Palmeiras in Brazil, he won the Taça Brasil in 1960. This was a major national football tournament in Brazil.
International Trophies
For his country, Argentina, Osvaldo won the Copa América twice. He was part of the winning teams in 1955 and 1957. The Copa América is a very important football tournament for national teams in South America.
Later Life
Osvaldo Héctor Cruz passed away on March 20, 2023. He was 91 years old. He is remembered as a great Argentine footballer.
See also
- In Spanish: Osvaldo Héctor Cruz para niños
