Humberto Cruz
Humberto Cruz
Cruz at the Moneda Palace in 2012. |
| Personal information |
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| Full name | Humberto Carlos Nelson Cruz Silva |
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| Date of birth | (1939-12-08) 8 December 1939 |
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| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile |
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| Height | 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in) |
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| Playing position | Centre back |
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| Youth career |
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| 1956 | Colo-Colo |
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| Senior career* |
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
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| 1957–1962 | Santiago Morning | 120 | (5) |
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| 1963–1971 | Colo-Colo | 259 | (4) |
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| 1972–1976 | Ñublense | 67 | (2) |
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| National team‡ |
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| 1961–1970 | Chile | 57 | (6) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 February 2013.
† Appearances (Goals).
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 February 2013 |
Humberto Carlos Cruz Silva (Spanish pronunciation: [umˈberto ˈkruθ], born 8 December 1939) was a Chilean footballer that played in two FIFA World Cups (1962, Chile third place, and 1966) as centre back, despite of his short height. He also has been a close friend of Pelé since they played against each other in the 1960s. According to Pelé, Cruz was one of his best markers and in several interviews he has mentioned the classic moment when Cruz pulled down his pants so he wouldn´t elude him. He is nicknamed as "Cheetah", because of his speed and agility.
Honours
Club
- Colo-Colo
International
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