José Luis Cuciuffo
 Cuciuffo with Argentina at the 1986 FIFA World Cup | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Luis Cuciuffo | ||
| Date of birth | 1 February 1961 | ||
| Place of birth | Córdoba, Argentina | ||
| Date of death | 11 December 2004 (aged 43) | ||
| Place of death | Bahía San Blas, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre Back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1978–1980 | Huracán de Córdoba | ? | (?) |
| 1980 | Chaco for Ever | 10 | (0) |
| 1981 | Talleres | 43 | (1) |
| 1982–1987 | Vélez Sársfield | 185 | (8) |
| 1987–1990 | Boca Juniors | 102 | (4) |
| 1990–1993 | Nîmes Olympique | 94 | (8) |
| 1993 | Belgrano | 14 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1985–1989 | Argentina | 21 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 2007 | |||
José Luis Cuciuffo (1 February 1961 – 11 December 2004)[1] was an Argentine footballer, defender in the 1986 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentine national team.[2]
He was a centre back who was often found upfield using his technique well.
Club career
Cuciuffo started his professional career at Chaco For Ever, and later played for Talleres de Córdoba, Vélez Sársfield, Boca Juniors and Belgrano de Córdoba. He also played in the French league with Nîmes Olympique.
Death
He suffered a fatal gunshot wound in the stomach while out hunting in the southern Buenos Aires province,[3] near San Blas Bay.
Honours
Club
Boca Juniors
International
Argentina
References
- ^ "Murió José Luis Cuciuffo". Clarín. 2004-12-12. Retrieved 2009-03-06.
- ^ José Luis Cuciuffo – FIFA competition record (archived)
- ^ Soccer: Cuciuffo dies in accident - NZHerald
External links
- José Luis Cuciuffo – FIFA competition record (archived)
- José Luis Cuciuffo at National-Football-Teams.com
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