About José Leyva
Born 1952. José Leyva is a Peruvian association football player.
José Luis Leyva Vásquez (born on 15 February 1952) is a Peruvian professional footballer who played as forward.
He is considered the most outstanding player of the Alfonso Ugarte de Puno club, where he finished twice as top scorer in the Peruvian football championship in the 1970s.
Playing career Club career José Leyva began his career at Alfonso Ugarte de Puno in 1974. He had his best individual season there in 1975 when, alongside his attacking partner Ernesto Neyra, he became Peruvian league runner-up and top scorer with 25 goals. Still with Alfonso Ugarte, he played six Copa Libertadores matches in 1976 (no goals scored) and had the opportunity to be the Peruvian league's top scorer again in 1979 (28 goals).
Honours Alfonso Ugarte de Puno Torneo Descentralizado Top scorer (2): 1975 (25 goals), 1979 (28 goals)
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Who is José Leyva?
Peruvian footballer
When was José Leyva born?
José Leyva was born on 15 February 1952 in Chancay.
What is José Leyva's occupation?
José Leyva is an association football player.
What nationality is José Leyva?
José Leyva is Peruvian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). José Leyva. https://biography.guide/jose-leyva/
MLA: "José Leyva." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/jose-leyva/.
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