Pedro Cea Facts for Kids

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Cea and the second or maternal family name is Urriza.

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Pedro Cea

Pedro Cea in 1928

Personal information

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

Playing position

Striker

Senior career*

Years

Team

Apps^†

(Gls)^†

1922–1927

Central Atletico Lito

231

(111)

1928

Bella Vista

(17)

1929–1934

Nacional

325

(138)

Total

582

(266)

National team

1923–1932

Uruguay

(13)

Teams managed

1941–1942

Uruguay

Honours

Men's football

Representing Uruguay
Olympic Games
Gold	1924 Paris	Team
Gold	1928 Amsterdam	Team
FIFA World Cup
Winner	1930 Uruguay
South American Championship
Winner	1923 Uruguay
Winner	1924 Uruguay
Third	1929 Argentina

Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (Goals).

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.

Pedro Cea: A Football Legend
- Playing for Clubs
- Playing for His Country: Uruguay
Coaching Career
Life's End
Major Achievements
See also

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

Individual Awards

1930 FIFA World Cup All-Star Team (He was chosen as one of the best players of the tournament)

As a Manager