César Cueto vs Teófilo Cubillas
Both Peru. The almanac states its case, the crowd votes, you decide.
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.
Teófilo Cubillas
Peru · 1968–1982 · CM
- Rank in Peru
- #1 of 33
- Caps · Peru
- 81 · 26 goals
- Clubs
- Club Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers
Six minutes after his penalty against Scotland in Córdoba on 3 June 1978, he curled a free kick into the top corner with the outside of his right foot. Career record: 81 caps and 26 goals for Peru; club career at Club Alianza Lima, FC Porto, Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
The careers, side by side
César Cueto is editorial rank 3 and Teófilo Cubillas rank 1 in Peru's collection. Read the careers and make your own choice.
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