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José Luis Cuciuffo

1961 – 2004

Argentine footballer

Association football player
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About José Luis Cuciuffo

Lived 1961 – 2004 (aged 43). José Luis Cuciuffo was an Argentine association football player.

José Luis Cuciuffo (1 February 1961 – 11 December 2004) was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a centre back and who was part of the 1986 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina national team.

Club career Of Sicilian origin, 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 Cuciuffo suffered a fatal gunshot wound in the stomach while out hunting in the southern Buenos Aires province, near San Blas Bay. He died in hospital. He was the first world champion football player for Argentina to die.

Honours Vélez Sársfield Primera División runner-up: 1985

Boca Juniors Supercopa Sudamericana: 1989 Recopa Sudamericana: 1990

Argentina FIFA World Cup: 1986

Individual South American Team of the Year: 1986

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Important facts

Born
1 February 1961, Córdoba
Birth century
20th century
Died
11 December 2004, Bahía San Blas
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Argentina
Also known as
Jose Luis Cuciuffo, Cuchu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was José Luis Cuciuffo?

Argentine footballer (1961-2004)

When was José Luis Cuciuffo born?

José Luis Cuciuffo was born on 1 February 1961 in Córdoba.

When did José Luis Cuciuffo die?

José Luis Cuciuffo died on 11 December 2004 in Bahía San Blas.

What was José Luis Cuciuffo's occupation?

José Luis Cuciuffo was an association football player.

What nationality was José Luis Cuciuffo?

José Luis Cuciuffo was Argentine.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: José Luis Cuciuffo

· Wikidata: Q541353

· DBpedia: José Luis Cuciuffo

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