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César Cueto vs Julio César Uribe

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César Cueto

Peru · 1972–1985 · CM

Rank in Peru
#3 of 33
Caps · Peru
51 · 6 goals
Clubs
José Gálvez FBC, Club Deportivo Municipal, Atlético Nacional

Lima called him the Poet of the Left Foot, and in Córdoba on 3 June 1978 he answered Joe Jordan's opener with a 43rd-minute equaliser and set Peru on the way to beating Scotland 3-1. Career record: 51 caps and 6 goals for Peru; club career at José Gálvez FBC, Club Deportivo Municipal, Atlético Nacional.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2564108
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Julio César Uribe

Peru · 1979–1989 · CAM

Rank in Peru
#6 of 33
Caps · Peru
39 · 9 goals
Clubs
Cagliari Calcio, Tecos, Deportivo Independiente Medellín

The Argentine press named him the Black Diamond after his nights against River Plate, and on 23 August 1981 he scored two minutes into the second half at the Centenario to beat Uruguay 2-1 and push Peru towards Spain. Career record: 39 caps and 9 goals for Peru; club career at Cagliari Calcio, Tecos, Deportivo Independiente Medellín.

Career sourcesCareer dates · checked 4 October 2026
Identity and career · Wikidata Q2722415
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