César Cueto, Peru footballer: Profile, Career, News & Videos

César Cueto 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 regarded one of the best South American midfielders between the 70s and 80s and probably the most technically gifted player that Peru produced in its history. Nicknamed «El Poeta de la Zurda», he was an attacking midfielder of exceptional ability, ball control, great vision of the game and capacity for assistance, as well as a very showy style that marked an era, characteristics that have made him win a place among the best left-footed midfielders in the history of Peruvian soccer.

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.