Teófilo Cubillas

Also known as Teofilo Cubillas

Peruvian footballer

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Acting · Lima, Peru

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'78 Cup - The Power of Football — Self1979

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Type: Person
Gender: Male
Origin: Belgium
Active from: 1998

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Teófilo Juan Cubillas Arizaga ( Spanish pronunciation: [teˈofilo kuˈβiʎas]; born 8 March 1949) is a Peruvian former footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He is considered Peru's greatest ever player and one of the best in the history of South America. In an IFFHS poll he was selected as the best Peruvian player in history and was also included in the world's Top 50 of the 20th century. At the 1970 FIFA World Cup, Pelé acknowledged Cubillas, referring to him as his successor. Cubillas was renowned for his technique, shooting ability and free kick ability.