Hugo Sotil
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Hugo Alejandro Sotil Yerén (born 8 March 1949 in Ica
) is a Peru
vian former professional football player. Nicknamed El Cholo, he played as a striker
or midfielder
. Together with Teófilo Cubillas
and Héctor Chumpitaz
, he was one of Peru
's most recognized football players of the 1970s. He also was a popular player in Peru, and a biopic on his life was released in that decade.
He was part of the Peruvian squad
that won the Copa América 1975
. He also played for Peru at the 1970
and 1978 FIFA World Cup
s. He won the 1973-74 La Liga title with FC Barcelona
, with Johan Cruyff
as a teammate.
He became famous for his great passing qualities and excellent dribbling
, but various personal problems curtailed his playing career.
, which he helped to obtain promotion to the First Division
that year.
Sotil also played and scored the opening goal in an all-star match between Europe
and South America
in 1973 at the Camp Nou
in Barcelona
. Soccer greats such as Johan Cruyff
, Franz Beckenbauer
, Roberto Rivelino and Teófilo Cubillas
took part in that game. The game finished 4-4 and in Penalty kicks, South America won 7-6.
of Spain, where he was teammate of the stars Johan Cruyff
, Juan Manuel Asensi and Carles Rexach, among others. He was the club's striker
, holding the number ten shirt. He made his debut for the Barça
on August 22, winning the Joan Gamper Trophy
after beating Borussia Mönchengladbach
4-2 in penalties (2-2 in normal time), with Sotil scoring the opening goal.
In the 1973–1974 season, Barcelona won the Spanish League
after 14 trophyless seasons. Sotil was part of the team which demolished Real Madrid
5-0 in the Spanish League
game played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
, where he scored the fifth goal. On the 21 Aug 1974 Sotil won his second Gamper Trophy
after a 4-1 victory against Rangers F.C.
. By then, he was one the Spanish League
's most recognized football players
.
Barcelona
's hiring of Dutchman Johan Neeskens
, who took a foreigner slot, and his own drinking problems resulted in his relegation from the first team in the 1974–1975 season. FC Barcelona
occupied third place, and Catalan people demanded the return of Sotil to the team first for 1975–1976 season.
He stayed with FC Barcelona
for three seasons (1973 to 1976), played 111 games, and scored 33 goals.
and played for Alianza Lima
, Sotil had a brief resurgence in form that lasted for two seasons, showing that, although he had lost some of his pace, he retained his skills. He helped the team to win the 1977 and 1978 titles leaving a trail of 23 goals in 48 matches and a good 1978 Copa Libertadores.
, where he did not perform well. Constantly in and out of the lineup and only able to score 8 goals in 33 matches Sotil considered retiring from football.
, another footballer whose career ended due to personal problems. However he currently works in Peru training youngsters.
on February 4, 1970, in a friendly game against Bulgaria
at Lima
, he scored a hat-trick
for Peru
in a 5-3 win. He made a total of 62 appearances for Peru between 1970 and 1978, scoring 18 goals,.
in the 1970 World Cup
in Mexico
and although he was used most often as a substitute in the tournament, he was still able to play in a 3-2 win against Bulgaria
, a 1-0 win against Morocco
and a 1-3 loss to West Germany
. He was also in the quarterfinal loss against eventual champions Brazil
by 2-4. Sotil is also much remembered for his assists, as he helped teammate Teófilo Cubillas
to capture the Bronze Boot.
, playing only in the final game since his club did not allow him to travel often. Sotil arrived in Caracas
, where the final was played, and he went immediately from the airport to the soccer stadium arriving when all his fellow teammates were warming up. In that game, against Colombia
, Sotil scored the only goal, giving Peru
its second title as South American champions
.
finished first in the South American qualifying subgroup for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification
after draws with Ecuador
, 1-1, and Chile
, 1-1, in the first leg and wins by 4-0 against Ecuador
a victory against Chile
2-0 in the second leg, with Sotil scoring one and assisting the other to Juan Carlos Oblitas
.
At the 1978 FIFA World Cup
Sotil appeared in two out of three group stage matches. His first start of the competition was a 3-1 win over Scotland
, on June 3. After a draw with the Netherlands
, 0-0, and a win over Iran
4-1, Peru
pushed the Netherlands
into second place in Group 4. Expectations were high for Peru
, however, with 3 losses, Peru
finished at the bottom of their group went out in the second round. Sotil failed to score in the tournament.
Ica (city)
The city of Ica is the capital of the Ica Region in southern Peru. While the area was long inhabited by varying cultures of indigenous peoples, the Spanish conquistador Gerónimo Luis de Cabrera claimed its founding in 1563. As of 2005, it had an estimated population of over 219,856...
) is a Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian former professional football player. Nicknamed El Cholo, he played as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
or midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. Together with Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Juan Cubillas Arizaga is a Peruvian former footballer. He was selected as Peru's greatest ever player in an IFFHS poll, in which he was also included in the world's Top 50...
and Héctor Chumpitaz
Héctor Chumpitaz
Héctor Eduardo Chumpitaz González is a former footballer from Peru...
, he was one of Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
's most recognized football players of the 1970s. He also was a popular player in Peru, and a biopic on his life was released in that decade.
He was part of the Peruvian squad
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
that won the Copa América 1975
Copa América 1975
The 1975 edition of the Copa América football tournament was played between July 17 and October 28. For the first time in the history of the event there was no fixed venue, and all matches were played throughout the year in each country. In addition, the tournament changed its name from South...
. He also played for Peru at the 1970
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
and 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
s. He won the 1973-74 La Liga title with FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
, with Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON , known as Johan Cruyff, is a retired Dutch footballer and is currently the manager of the Catalan national team as well as a member of the AFC Ajax board of directors. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974, which is a record jointly held with...
as a teammate.
He became famous for his great passing qualities and excellent dribbling
Dribbling
In sports, dribbling refers to the maneuvering of a ball around a defender through short skillful taps or kicks with either the legs , hands , stick or swimming strokes...
, but various personal problems curtailed his playing career.
CD Municipal
In 1968, Sotil made his debut at the professional level for Municipal in the Peruvian Second DivisionPrimera División Peruana
The Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
, which he helped to obtain promotion to the First Division
Primera División Peruana
The Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
that year.
Sotil also played and scored the opening goal in an all-star match between Europe
UEFA
The Union of European Football Associations , almost always referred to by its acronym UEFA is the administrative and controlling body for European association football, futsal and beach soccer....
and South America
CONMEBOL
The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
in 1973 at the Camp Nou
Camp Nou
Camp Nou , sometimes called "the Nou Camp" in English, is a football stadium in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. The stadium, located in the west of the city, has been the home of FC Barcelona since its construction in 1957....
in Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
. Soccer greats such as Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON , known as Johan Cruyff, is a retired Dutch footballer and is currently the manager of the Catalan national team as well as a member of the AFC Ajax board of directors. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974, which is a record jointly held with...
, Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Beckenbauer
Franz Anton Beckenbauer is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed Der Kaiser because of his elegant style, his leadership, his first name "Franz" , and his dominance on the football pitch...
, Roberto Rivelino and Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Juan Cubillas Arizaga is a Peruvian former footballer. He was selected as Peru's greatest ever player in an IFFHS poll, in which he was also included in the world's Top 50...
took part in that game. The game finished 4-4 and in Penalty kicks, South America won 7-6.
FC Barcelona
In 1973 he was transferred to FC BarcelonaFC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
of Spain, where he was teammate of the stars Johan Cruyff
Johan Cruyff
Hendrik Johannes Cruijff OON , known as Johan Cruyff, is a retired Dutch footballer and is currently the manager of the Catalan national team as well as a member of the AFC Ajax board of directors. He won the Ballon d'Or three times, in 1971, 1973 and 1974, which is a record jointly held with...
, Juan Manuel Asensi and Carles Rexach, among others. He was the club's striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
, holding the number ten shirt. He made his debut for the Barça
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
on August 22, winning the Joan Gamper Trophy
Joan Gamper Trophy
The Joan Gamper Trophy or Joan Gamper Cup is an annual friendly football competition held in August, before the start of Spanish club FC Barcelona's La Liga season. The competition is hosted by FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium and is named in honour of Joan Gamper, a founding member, player,...
after beating Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach
Borussia Mönchengladbach is a German association football club based in Mönchengladbach, North Rhine-Westphalia. The team plays in the Bundesliga and is one of the country's most well-known, well-supported, and successful teams. Borussia Mönchengladbach has over 40,000 members and is the sixth...
4-2 in penalties (2-2 in normal time), with Sotil scoring the opening goal.
In the 1973–1974 season, Barcelona won the Spanish League
La Liga
The Primera División of the Liga Nacional de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga or, for sponsorship reasons, Liga BBVA since 2008, is the top professional association football division of the Spanish football league system...
after 14 trophyless seasons. Sotil was part of the team which demolished Real Madrid
Real Madrid
Real Madrid Club de Fútbol , commonly known as Real Madrid, is a professional football club based in Madrid, Spain. The club have won a record 31 La Liga titles, the Primera División of the Liga de Fútbol Profesional , 18 Copas del Rey, 8 Spanish Super Cups, 1 Copa Eva Duarte and 1 Copa de la...
5-0 in the Spanish League
Spanish league
Spanish league can refer to:* Spanish League, an outdated unit of measurement* Liga de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga, Primera División, and the "Spanish League," the professional football league in Spain....
game played at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
The Estadio Santiago Bernabéu is an all-seater football stadium in Madrid, Spain. It was inaugurated on 14 December 1947 and is owned by Real Madrid Club de Fútbol. It has a current capacity of 85,454 spectators....
, where he scored the fifth goal. On the 21 Aug 1974 Sotil won his second Gamper Trophy
Joan Gamper Trophy
The Joan Gamper Trophy or Joan Gamper Cup is an annual friendly football competition held in August, before the start of Spanish club FC Barcelona's La Liga season. The competition is hosted by FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium and is named in honour of Joan Gamper, a founding member, player,...
after a 4-1 victory against Rangers F.C.
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
. By then, he was one the Spanish League
Spanish league
Spanish league can refer to:* Spanish League, an outdated unit of measurement* Liga de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga, Primera División, and the "Spanish League," the professional football league in Spain....
's most recognized football players
Players
Players is an American crime drama that aired on NBC from 1997-1998. Created by Law & Order creator Dick Wolf, the series starred Ice-T, Costas Mandylor, Frank John Hughes, and Mia Korf.-Synopsis:...
.
Barcelona
Barcelona
Barcelona is the second largest city in Spain after Madrid, and the capital of Catalonia, with a population of 1,621,537 within its administrative limits on a land area of...
's hiring of Dutchman Johan Neeskens
Johan Neeskens
Johannes Jacobus "Johan" Neeskens is a Dutch football manager and former midfielder. As a player, he was an important member of the Dutch national team that finished as runners-up in the 1974 and 1978 FIFA World Cups. Former England manager Alf Ramsey said Neeskens was "as good as any player" in...
, who took a foreigner slot, and his own drinking problems resulted in his relegation from the first team in the 1974–1975 season. FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
occupied third place, and Catalan people demanded the return of Sotil to the team first for 1975–1976 season.
He stayed with FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona
Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain....
for three seasons (1973 to 1976), played 111 games, and scored 33 goals.
Alianza Lima
In 1977 he returned to PeruPeru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
and played for Alianza Lima
Alianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
, Sotil had a brief resurgence in form that lasted for two seasons, showing that, although he had lost some of his pace, he retained his skills. He helped the team to win the 1977 and 1978 titles leaving a trail of 23 goals in 48 matches and a good 1978 Copa Libertadores.
Independiente Medellín
In 1979, Sotil went to ColombiaColombia
Colombia, officially the Republic of Colombia , is a unitary constitutional republic comprising thirty-two departments. The country is located in northwestern South America, bordered to the east by Venezuela and Brazil; to the south by Ecuador and Peru; to the north by the Caribbean Sea; to the...
, where he did not perform well. Constantly in and out of the lineup and only able to score 8 goals in 33 matches Sotil considered retiring from football.
CD Municipal
But Sotil decided he would make one final push going back to Municipal and playing there until 1982, and returning briefly to football in 1984, playing for Espartanos, a small provincial team. His life is compared to that of George BestGeorge Best
George Best was a professional footballer from Northern Ireland, who played for Manchester United and the Northern Ireland national team. He was a winger whose game combined pace, acceleration, balance, two-footedness, goalscoring and the ability to beat defenders...
, another footballer whose career ended due to personal problems. However he currently works in Peru training youngsters.
Summary
Sotil made his debut for the national teamPeru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
on February 4, 1970, in a friendly game against Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
at Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, he scored a hat-trick
Hat-trick
A hat-trick or hat trick in sport is the achievement of a positive feat three times during a game, or other achievements based on threes. The term was first used in 1858 in cricket to describe HH Stephenson's feat of taking three wickets in three balls. A collection was held for Stephenson, and he...
for Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
in a 5-3 win. He made a total of 62 appearances for Peru between 1970 and 1978, scoring 18 goals,.
1970 FIFA World Cup: Quarter Finals
He was part of the Peruvian national teamPeru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
in the 1970 World Cup
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and although he was used most often as a substitute in the tournament, he was still able to play in a 3-2 win against Bulgaria
Bulgaria national football team
The FIFA Bulgaria national football team is an association football team fielded by the Bulgarian Football Union, a member association of UEFA. The team's home ground is Vasil Levski in Sofia and Luboslav Penev is in charge manager after replacement of Lothar Matthäus...
, a 1-0 win against Morocco
Morocco national football team
The Morocco national football team , nicknamed أسود الأطلس , is the national team of Morocco and is managed by Eric Gerets. Winners of the African Nations Cup in 1976, they were the first African team to win a group at the World Cup, which they did in 1986, finishing ahead of Portugal, Poland, and...
and a 1-3 loss to West Germany
Germany national football team
The Germany national football team is the football team that has represented Germany in international competition since 1908. It is governed by the German Football Association , which was founded in 1900....
. He was also in the quarterfinal loss against eventual champions Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
by 2-4. Sotil is also much remembered for his assists, as he helped teammate Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Juan Cubillas Arizaga is a Peruvian former footballer. He was selected as Peru's greatest ever player in an IFFHS poll, in which he was also included in the world's Top 50...
to capture the Bronze Boot.
Copa America 1975: Champion
Sotil won the 1975 Copa AméricaCopa América 1975
The 1975 edition of the Copa América football tournament was played between July 17 and October 28. For the first time in the history of the event there was no fixed venue, and all matches were played throughout the year in each country. In addition, the tournament changed its name from South...
, playing only in the final game since his club did not allow him to travel often. Sotil arrived in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, where the final was played, and he went immediately from the airport to the soccer stadium arriving when all his fellow teammates were warming up. In that game, against Colombia
Colombia national football team
The Colombian national football team represents Colombia in international football competitions and is controlled by the Colombian Football Federation. It is a member of the CONMEBOL...
, Sotil scored the only goal, giving Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
its second title as South American champions
Copa América 1975
The 1975 edition of the Copa América football tournament was played between July 17 and October 28. For the first time in the history of the event there was no fixed venue, and all matches were played throughout the year in each country. In addition, the tournament changed its name from South...
.
1978 FIFA World Cup: Second Round
PeruPeru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
finished first in the South American qualifying subgroup for the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification
1978 FIFA World Cup qualification
A total of 107 teams entered the 1978 FIFA World Cup qualification rounds, competing for a total of 16 spots in the final tournament. , as the hosts, and , as the defending champions, qualified automatically, leaving 14 spots open for competition....
after draws with Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
, 1-1, and Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
, 1-1, in the first leg and wins by 4-0 against Ecuador
Ecuador national football team
The Ecuadorian national football team represents Ecuador in international football competitions and is controlled by the Ecuadorian Football Federation. They generally play official home matches at Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa in Quito, but often play friendlies in other stadiums around the country...
a victory against Chile
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
2-0 in the second leg, with Sotil scoring one and assisting the other to Juan Carlos Oblitas
Juan Carlos Oblitas
Juan Carlos Oblitas Saba is a former Peruvian football player and currently a football manager, who is nicknamed El Ciego...
.
At the 1978 FIFA World Cup
1978 FIFA World Cup
The 1978 FIFA World Cup, the 11th staging of the FIFA World Cup, was held in Argentina between 1 June and 25 June. The 1978 World Cup was won by Argentina who beat the Netherlands 3–1 after extra time in the final. This win was the first World Cup title for Argentina, who became the fifth...
Sotil appeared in two out of three group stage matches. His first start of the competition was a 3-1 win over Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, on June 3. After a draw with the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
, 0-0, and a win over Iran
Iran national football team
The national football team of Iran represents Iran in international football competitions and is controlled by the Football Federation Islamic Republic of Iran...
4-1, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
pushed the Netherlands
Netherlands national football team
The Netherlands National Football Team represents the Netherlands in association football and is controlled by the Royal Dutch Football Association , the governing body for football in the Netherlands...
into second place in Group 4. Expectations were high for Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
, however, with 3 losses, Peru
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
finished at the bottom of their group went out in the second round. Sotil failed to score in the tournament.
FC Barcelona
- Spanish LeagueSpanish leagueSpanish league can refer to:* Spanish League, an outdated unit of measurement* Liga de Fútbol Profesional , commonly known as La Liga, Primera División, and the "Spanish League," the professional football league in Spain....
- Winner (1): 1973-74
- Runner Up (1): 1975-76
- Joan Gamper TrophyJoan Gamper TrophyThe Joan Gamper Trophy or Joan Gamper Cup is an annual friendly football competition held in August, before the start of Spanish club FC Barcelona's La Liga season. The competition is hosted by FC Barcelona at the Camp Nou stadium and is named in honour of Joan Gamper, a founding member, player,...
- Winner (4): 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976
- Copa del ReyCopa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
- Runner Up (1): 1973-74Copa del ReyThe Copa del Rey is an annual football cup competition for Spanish football teams. Its full name is Campeonato de España – Copa de Su Majestad el Rey de Fútbol ....
- Runner Up (1): 1973-74
Alianza Lima
- Peruvian LeaguePrimera División PeruanaThe Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
- Winner (2): 1977, 1978
- Metropolitan ChampionshipPrimera División PeruanaThe Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
- Winner (1): 1978
CD Municipal
- Peruvian LeaguePrimera División PeruanaThe Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
- Runner Up (1): 1981
National team
- Copa AmericaCopa AméricaThe Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
- Winner (1):1975Copa América 1975The 1975 edition of the Copa América football tournament was played between July 17 and October 28. For the first time in the history of the event there was no fixed venue, and all matches were played throughout the year in each country. In addition, the tournament changed its name from South...
- Winner (1):1975
Individual awards
- 1973 Peruvian Footballer of the Year
- 1973 CONMEBOLCONMEBOLThe South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations...
XI All-Star Team - 1974 Peruvian Footballer of the Year
- 2006 Named one of the Great Stars of the World Cup History
Career
| Year | Team | Matches | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | CD Municipal | 18 | 10 |
| 1969 | CD Municipal | 18 | 10 |
| 1970 | CD Municipal | 26 | 8 |
| 1971 | CD Municipal | 30 | 9 |
| 1972 | CD Municipal | 29 | 12 |
| 1973-74 La Liga 1973-74 La Liga 1973-74 season, the 43rd since its establishment, started on September 1, 1973 and finished on May 20, 1974. It was composed of the following clubs:-Final table:1 CF Barcelona was renamed FC Barcelona in 1974.-Results table:... |
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
34 | 11 |
| 1974-75 La Liga 1974-75 La Liga 1974-75 season, the 44th since its establishment, started on September 7, 1974 and finished on May 25, 1975. It was composed of the following clubs:-Final table:-Results table:... |
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
10 | 4 |
| 1975-76 La Liga 1975-76 La Liga 1975-76 season, the 45th since its establishment, started on September 6, 1975 and finished on May 16, 1976.La Liga 1975–76 season was composed of the following clubs:-Final table:1 Real Gijón was renamed Sporting de Gijón in 1976.... |
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
17 | 5 |
| 1976-77 La Liga 1976-77 La Liga 1976-77 season, the 46th since its establishment, started on September 4, 1976 and finished on May 22, 1977. It was composed of the following clubs:-Final table:1 Atlético Bilbao was renamed Athletic Bilbao in May 1977.-Results table:... |
FC Barcelona FC Barcelona Futbol Club Barcelona , also known as Barcelona and familiarly as Barça, is a professional football club, based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain.... |
4 | 1 |
| 1977 | Alianza Lima Alianza Lima Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success... |
23 | 10 |
| 1978 | Alianza Lima Alianza Lima Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success... |
15 | 8 |
| 1979 | Independiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
22 | 6 |
| 1980 | Independiente Medellín Independiente Medellín Corporación Deportiva Independiente Medellín is a professional Colombian football team competing in Fútbol Profesional Colombiano, the Colombian first division. The club is based in the city of Medellín and founded in 1913. It has won the league's national tournament known as Copa Mustang five... |
10 | 2 |
| 1981 | CD Municipal | 10 | 4 |
| 1982 | CD Municipal | 10 | 3 |
| 1984 | Espartanos FC | 8 | 2 |
External links
- Some of the Maximum Figures of World Soccer www.terra.com
- The 4 greats of Barcelona www.terra.com
- Hugo “Cholo” Sotil, a great one for all time www.conmmebol.com
- History of world soccer
- Hugo Sotil, Biography www.arkivperu
- Career details at National Football Teams Profile - www.weltfussball.de