José Leandro Andrade
Uruguayan footballer and World Cup champion
Born
November 20th, 1901
123 years ago
Died
1957
68 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Uruguay
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Played professional football primarily as a left back, contributing significantly to club and national team successes. Represented Uruguay in the 1924 and 1928 Olympics, securing gold medals in both tournaments. Participated in the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, where Uruguay triumphed as the first World Cup champions. Played for clubs including Peñarol and the French club Racing Club de Paris.
Won Olympic gold medals in 1924 and 1928
Part of Uruguay's World Cup-winning team in 1930
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