César Cueto Net Worth

Association football player · Athletes

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Quick facts

Born1952

ProfessionAssociation football player

NationalityPeruvian

CategoryAthletes

Background and career

César Augusto Cueto Villa (born 6 June 1952 in Lima) is a Peruvian former attacking midfielder, nicknamed "El Poeta de la zurda" (lit. 'the Poet of the Left-foot'), recognized as one of the most talented players that Peruvian soccer has produced.

He was nicknamed "El Poeta de la Zurda", because of his showy style and athletic abilities.

He played 51 times for the Peru national team between 1972 and 1985 and was part of the squad that won the Copa América 1975. He also competed for Peru at the 1978 and 1982 FIFA World Cup. One of Peru's greatest footballers, Cueto was renowned for his agility, close control and passing range.