Oscar Miguez

Soccer Player

Birthday December 5, 1927

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Uruguay

DEATH DATE Aug 19, 2006 (78)

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About

Striker who set a record for the Uruguayan national team by scoring 8 career World Cup goals, all in the 1950s.

Before Fame

He began his professional career with the Uruguayan team C.A. Penarol Montevideo.

Trivia

He scored 5 goals in the 1950 World Cup and helped lead the Uruguayan team to a Championship.

Family Life

His son Eduardo Miguez also played professional soccer.

Associated With

He and Jose Nasazzi were both early World Cup stars for Uruguay.