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Teófilo Cubillas Arroyaga (born 8 March 1949) is a retired Peruvian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for clubs including Alianza Lima, FC Basel, and FC Porto during a career spanning from 1966 to 1988. Internationally, Cubillas represented Peru in three World Cups (1970, 1978, and 1982), scoring a total of 10 goals, making him Peru's all-time World Cup goalscorer. His performance in the 1970 tournament earned him the "Best Young Player" award, while his five goals in the 1978 World Cup helped Peru reach the quarterfinals. He was named South American Footballer of the Year in 1972 and was included in the FIFA 100 list in 2004.
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Teófilo Cubillas ranks #43 of 305 in the Footballer ranking, behind Enzo Francescoli, ahead of Dejan Savicevic.
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Which football clubs did Teófilo Cubillas play for during his professional career?
Teófilo Cubillas, a retired Peruvian footballer, played as an attacking midfielder for prominent clubs including Alianza Lima, FC Basel, and FC Porto. His professional career spanned an impressive 22 years, lasting from 1966 to 1988.
How many World Cup tournaments did Teófilo Cubillas play in for Peru?
Cubillas represented Peru in three World Cups, specifically in 1970, 1978, and 1982. He scored a total of 10 World Cup goals throughout his career, cementing his reputation as one of Peru's greatest football players.
What major international tournament did Teófilo Cubillas win with Peru in the 1970s?
Teófilo Cubillas was instrumental in helping the Peruvian national team win the Copa América in 1975. This victory remains a major highlight in the history of Peruvian football.
When was Teófilo Cubillas born?
Teófilo Cubillas Arroyaga was born on March 8, 1949. He began his professional footballing career at the age of 17 with the Peruvian club Alianza Lima.
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