Juan Joya
Peruvian footballer (1934-2007) · Peru · On the map · Footballers · Died at 73
Juan Joya Cordero was a Peruvian association football player, recognized as one of Peru's most important strikers. He was a historic forward of the Club Atlético Peñarol of Uruguay in the 1960s, one of the best South American teams of the twentieth century.
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Guillermo Delgado Teammate at Club Alianza Lima, 1954-1959- Eduardo García Teammate at Club Atlético Peñarol, 1962-1967
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José Sasía Teammate at Club Atlético Peñarol, 1961-1965
Julio César Cortés Teammate at Club Atlético Peñarol, 1966-1969
Roberto Matosas Teammate at Club Atlético Peñarol, 1961-1965
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Óscar Gómez Sánchez Teammate at Club Alianza Lima, 1954-1958- Mario Omar Méndez Teammate at Club Atlético Peñarol, 1967-1969
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Juan Silva Teammate at Club Atlético Peñarol, 1966-1969
Valeriano López Teammate at Club Alianza Lima, 1954-1956
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About this person
During his time with Club Atlético Peñarol, he won 6 Uruguayan league championships, two Copa Libertadores, two Intercontinental Cups, and one Intercontinental Champions' Supercup. He was considered one of the best wingers in the world in the 1960s, and remains one of the most famous Peruvian footballers of all time.