Peruvian · Lima, Peru · Born 8 March 1949Peru's greatest footballer and one of the finest players of the 1970s — scored 10 World Cup goals across two tournaments.
Teófilo Cubillas won the Golden Boot at the 1970 World Cup and was named to the tournament's all-star team in both 1970 and 1978, cementing his status as Peru's greatest-ever footballer. He scored 26 goals in 81 caps and won the Copa América with Peru in 1975, his elegant playmaking and eye for goal from midfield making him one of South American football's most celebrated players of the 1970s. Regarded as one of the finest South American players never to win a World Cup, his technical brilliance and goal-scoring instincts left a lasting legacy on Peruvian football.
Being the star of Peru's golden generation and scoring in three World Cups
He is the only player to be named in the All-Star Team at two different World Cups.
Did You Know?How They Played
Creative attacking midfielder with exceptional dribbling, vision, and long-range shooting ability
Lasting Impact
Considered Peru's greatest ever player and one of South America's finest attacking midfielders
Career Honours
- World Cup All-Star Team 1970 and 1978
- 81 Peru caps, 26 goals
- Copa América 1975
- World Cup Golden Boot 1970
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alianza Lima | 1966–1973 | — | 65 | #10 |
| Fort Lauderdale Strikers | 1984–1985 | — | — | — |
| Porto | 1973–1977 | 108 | 65 | — |
| FC Basel | 1979–1984 | 137 | 50 | — |
 Peru | — | 81 | 26 | — |
Peruvian Athletes