Samuel Abdul Cuburu Cano (20 February 1928 – before 2018)[2] was a Mexican professional footballer. He was born in Orizaba, Veracruz.[3] He played in the Mexican first division as well as in the 1950 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Samuel Abdul Cuburu Cano | ||
Date of birth | (1928-02-20)20 February 1928 | ||
Place of birth | Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico | ||
Date of death | before 2018 | ||
Height | 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder[1] | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1947–1951 | Puebla | ||
1953–1956 | Zacatepec | ||
National team | |||
1949–1956 | Mexico | 4 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Cuburu, nicknamed "Chapela", played club football with Puebla in the 1950s.[3] His brother, José Antonio "El Perro" Cuburu, also played with Puebla. He appeared for Zacatepec in the 1954–55 Campeón de Campeones.[4]
Cuburu made four appearances for the Mexico national football team from 1949 to 1956.[5]
Mexico squad – 1950 FIFA World Cup | ||
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