Pedro Cea facts for kids
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Pedro Cea in 1928
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| Full name | José Pedro Cea Urriza | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 1 September 1900 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date of death | 18 September 1970 (aged 70) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of death | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 8 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1922–1927 | Central Atletico Lito | 231 | (111) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1928 | Bella Vista | 26 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1929–1934 | Nacional | 325 | (138) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 582 | (266) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1923–1932 | Uruguay | 26 | (13) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Managerial career | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1941–1942 | Uruguay | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Medal record
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José Pedro Cea Urriza (born September 1, 1900 – died September 18, 1970) was a famous Uruguayan football player. He was a talented striker who also became a coach. Pedro Cea is remembered for helping Uruguay win many important football titles.
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Pedro Cea: A Football Legend
Pedro Cea was born in Montevideo, Uruguay. He became known as a powerful striker, which is a player whose main job is to score goals. He played for several clubs during his career.
Playing for Clubs
Pedro Cea played for clubs like Central Atletico Lito, Bella Vista, and Nacional. At Nacional, he helped his team win several Uruguayan championships. These wins showed how skilled he was as a player.
Playing for His Country: Uruguay
Pedro Cea was a key player for the Uruguay national team, often called la Celeste. He first played for Uruguay in November 1923.
Winning the South American Championship
He was part of the Uruguayan team that won the 1923 South American Championship. This was a big win for his country. The next year, in 1924, Uruguay won the 1924 South American Championship again, with Cea playing an important role.
Olympic Gold Medals
Cea also won two gold medals at the Olympic Games. He helped Uruguay win gold in football at both the 1924 Paris Olympics and the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics. These were huge achievements for the team.
The 1930 FIFA World Cup
One of his most famous moments was during the 1930 FIFA World Cup, which was held in Uruguay. Pedro Cea was Uruguay's top goalscorer in this tournament. In the exciting World Cup final against Argentina, he scored a crucial goal. This goal tied the game at 2–2 in the 57th minute. Uruguay then went on to win the match 4–2, becoming the first-ever World Cup champions!
Cea played his last international match for Uruguay in 1932. He had played 26 times for his country and scored 13 goals.
Coaching Career
After his playing days, Pedro Cea became a football manager. He managed the Uruguay national team in 1941 and 1942. As a coach, he led the team to win the 1942 South American Championship. This showed he was not only a great player but also a successful leader.
Life's End
Pedro Cea passed away in 1970 when he was 70 years old. He left behind a legacy as one of Uruguay's most important football figures.
Major Achievements
Pedro Cea achieved many great things as both a player and a manager.
As a Player
Nacional
- Primera División: 1933, 1934
- Torneo Competencia: 1934
Uruguay National Team
- FIFA World Cup: 1930
- South American Championship: 1923, 1924
- Summer Olympics: 1924, 1928
Individual Awards
- 1930 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (He was chosen as one of the best players of the tournament)
As a Manager
Uruguay National Team
See also
In Spanish: Pedro Cea para niños
