Humberto Cruz

Humberto Cruz

Cruz at the Moneda Palace in 2012.
Personal information
Full name Humberto Carlos Nelson Cruz Silva
Date of birth (1939-12-08) 8 December 1939
Place of birth Santiago, Chile
Height 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
Playing position Centre back
Youth career
1956 Colo-Colo
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1962 Santiago Morning 120 (5)
1963–1971 Colo-Colo 259 (4)
1972–1976 Ñublense 67 (2)
National team‡
1961–1970 Chile 57 (6)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 February 2013.

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 6 February 2013

Humberto Carlos Cruz Silva (Spanish pronunciation: [umˈberto ˈkruθ], born 8 December 1939) was a Chilean footballer that played in two FIFA World Cups (1962, Chile third place, and 1966) as centre back, despite of his short height. He also has been a close friend of Pelé since they played against each other in the 1960s. According to Pelé, Cruz was one of his best markers and in several interviews he has mentioned the classic moment when Cruz pulled down his pants so he wouldn´t elude him. He is nicknamed as "Cheetah", because of his speed and agility.

Honours

Club

Colo-Colo

International

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