José Luis Cuciuffo| Personal information |
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| Full name | José Luis Cuciuffo |
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| Date of birth | (1961-02-01)February 1, 1961 |
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| Place of birth | Belgrano, Argentina |
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| Date of death | December 11, 2004(2004-12-11) (aged 43) |
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| Place of death | San Blas bay, Argentina |
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| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) |
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| Playing position | Defender |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
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| 1978–1980 | Huracán de Córdoba | ? | (?) |
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| 1980 | Chaco for Ever | 10 | (0) |
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| 1981 | Talleres | 43 | (1) |
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| 1982–1987 | Vélez Sársfield | 185 | (8) |
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| 1987–1990 | Boca Juniors | 102 | (4) |
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| 1990–1993 | Nîmes Olympique | 94 | (8) |
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| 1993 | Belgrano | 14 | (1) |
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| National team |
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| 1985–1989 | Argentina | 21 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 2007.
† Appearances (Goals).
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José Luis Cuciuffo (1 February 1961 – 11 December 2004)[1] was a defender in the starting XI of 1986 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentine national team. He suffered a fatal gunshot wound in the stomach while out hunting in the southern Buenos Aires province, near 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.
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| Persondata |
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| Name |
Cuciuffo, Jose Luis |
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| Short description |
Argentine footballer |
| Date of birth |
1 February 1961 |
| Place of birth |
Belgrano, Argentina |
| Date of death |
11 December 2004 |
| Place of death |
Bahía San Blas, Argentina |
