Alcides Ghiggia: Biography, Facts and Career
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Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia Pereyra (22 December 1926 – 16 July 2015) was a Uruguayan and Italian footballer who played as a right winger. He achieved lasting fame for his decisive role in the final match of the 1950 World Cup, and at the time of his death exactly 65 years later, he was also the last surviving player of Uruguay's 1950 World Cup squad.
Quick facts about Alcides Ghiggia
- Full name: Alcides Ghiggia
- Born: 1926-11-22
- Nationality: Italy
- Known as: Athlete
- Wikidata ID: Q352611
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Who is Alcides Ghiggia?
Alcides Edgardo Ghiggia Pereyra (22 December 1926 – 16 July 2015) was a Uruguayan and Italian footballer who played as a right winger.
What nationality is Alcides Ghiggia?
Alcides Ghiggia is Italy.
When was Alcides Ghiggia born?
Alcides Ghiggia was born on 1926-11-22.
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