Pedro Cea — Uruguayan forward and 1930 World Cup winner
Pedro Cea (1900–1970) was a Uruguayan football forward best known for scoring in the 1930 World Cup final and for his role with the Uruguay national team.
Pedro Cea (born 1 September 1900 – died 18 September 1970) was a Uruguayan footballer who played as a forward and gained international recognition in the late 1920s and early 1930s. A member of Uruguay's successful national side, he is remembered for his contribution to the first FIFA World Cup and for representing his country at major competitions.
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Playing profile and clubs
Cea was typically deployed as an inside forward or striker, valued for intelligent positioning and an eye for goal. During his career he played club football in Uruguay, where local teams provided the backbone for the national side. Reports from the era describe him as a technically capable attacker with a strong sense of timing in the penalty area.
International highlights
At international level Cea earned distinction as part of the Uruguay national side. He played a key role at the inaugural 1930 FIFA World Cup, scoring in the final that secured Uruguay the tournament title. His performances in that competition contributed to Uruguay's early status as one of world football's leading nations.
Legacy and significance
Pedro Cea is regarded as a member of the generation that established Uruguay's reputation in international football between the two World Wars. That era included Olympic and World Cup successes which remain central to Uruguay's footballing history. Cea's name is frequently cited in histories of the 1930 tournament and in summaries of Uruguay's golden period.
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Sources
- rsssf.com : "Uruguay - Record International Players"