José Luis Cuciuffo

José Luis Cuciuffo

Cuciuffo playing for Argentina at the 1986 FIFA World Cup.
Personal information
Full name	José Luis Cuciuffo
Date of birth	February 1, 1961(1961-02-01)
Place of birth	Belgrano, Argentina
Date of death	December 11, 2004(2004-12-11) (aged 43)
Place of death	Bahía San Blas, Argentina
Playing position	Defender
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)
National team
1986–1989	Argentina	8	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 2007. † Appearances (Goals).

José Luis Cuciuffo (1 February 1961 – 11 December 2004) was a defender in the starting XI of 1986 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentine national team. He was fatally wounded in the stomach while out hunting in the southern Buenos Aires province, near the Bahía San Blas bay. He was a centre back who was often found upfield using his technique well.

El Cuchu started his professional career at Chaco For Ever, but also played in Argentine Talleres de Córdoba, Vélez Sársfield, Boca Juniors and Belgrano de Córdoba. He also played in the French league with Nîmes Olympique.

External links

• Career statistics at National Football Teams