About Emilio Recoba
Lived 1904 – 1992 (aged 87). Emilio Recoba was an Uruguayan association football player.
Emilio Recoba Cambón (born 3 November 1904 in Montevideo — 12 September 1992) was a Uruguayan footballer. He was part of the team that won the first World Cup in 1930 for Uruguay, but did not play any matches in the tournament.
He was a club player of Nacional. When Emilio Recoba died on 12 September 1992 he was the last surviving member of Uruguay's 1930 World Cup-winning squad.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Emilio Recoba?
Uruguayan footballer (1904-1992)
When was Emilio Recoba born?
Emilio Recoba was born on 3 November 1904 in Palermo.
When did Emilio Recoba die?
Emilio Recoba died on 12 September 1992.
What was Emilio Recoba's occupation?
Emilio Recoba was an association football player.
What nationality was Emilio Recoba?
Emilio Recoba was Uruguayan.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Emilio Recoba. https://biography.guide/emilio-recoba/
MLA: "Emilio Recoba." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/emilio-recoba/.
Chicago: "Emilio Recoba." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/emilio-recoba/.
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