José Luis Cuciuffo


José Luis Cuciuffo was an Argentine professional footballer who played as a centre back and who was part of the 1986 FIFA World Cup-winning Argentina national team.

Club career

Cuciuffo started his professional career at Chaco For Ever, and later played for Talleres de Córdoba, Vélez Sársfield, Boca Juniors and Belgrano de Córdoba. He also played in the French league with Nîmes Olympique.

Death

Cuciuffo suffered a fatal gunshot wound in the stomach while out hunting in the southern Buenos Aires province, near San Blas Bay. He died in hospital. He was the first world champion football player for Argentina to die.

Honours

Vélez Sársfield
Boca Juniors
Argentina

Individual