Miguel Ángel Loayza
Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Template:Infobox football biography Template:Family name hatnote Miguel Ángel Loayza Ríos (21 June 1940 – 19 October 2017) was a football midfielder from Peru. He played for several clubs, notably Argentine clubs Huracán, Boca Juniors and River Plate as well as Colombian club Deportivo Cali. He was famous for his short passing, creativity and excellent dribbling ability, nicknamed "El Maestrito" (The little Master") in Argentina and "El Mago" (The magician) in Colombia.
Playing career
Born in Loreto, he made his debut for Ciclista Lima in June 1957 and quickly demonstrated his talent. He participated with Peru in the Copa América 1959 making a strong performance with 5 goals in 6 matches.[1] On May 17, 1959 Loayza was part of the Peru national team which demolished to England 4-1 in Lima.[2]
After a successful career in Peru he left his homeland at 19 years of age, to play for Spanish club FC Barcelona, he would not return to play in Peru. He was not able to adapt to European football and Loayza moved on to Argentina to play with Boca Juniors, where he played 3 seasons. He won an Argentine League in 1962.
Loayza also played for a number of other clubs in Argentina including Club Atlético Huracán, Rosario Central and Boca Juniors fiercest rivals River Plate.
In 1969, he joined Deportivo Cali where he was part of the team that won 2 Mustang Cup (1969, 1970) and remains one of their most iconic players.[3] He died on 19 October 2017 in Buenos Aires at the age of 77.
Honors
| Season | Club | Title |
|---|---|---|
| 1960 | FC Barcelona | Spanish League |
| 1960 | FC Barcelona | Inter-Cities Fairs Cup |
| 1962 | Boca Juniors | Primera Division Argentina |
| 1969 | Deportivo Cali | Colombian Championship |
| 1970 | Deportivo Cali | Colombian Championship |
References
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- ↑ Southamerican Championship 1959
- ↑ Peru 4 England 1
- ↑ Deportivo Cali, unforgettable players Script error: No such module "webarchive".
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External links
- Los años 60 de Huracán
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- Tan real como curioso
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