Humberto Cruz

Humberto Carlos Nelson Cruz Silva (Spanish pronunciation: [umˈbeɾto ˈkruθ], born 8 December 1939) is a Chilean retired footballer that played in two FIFA World Cups (1962, Chile third place, and 1966) as centre back, despite 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. His nickname is after Cheeta (pronounced Chita in Spanish), Tarzan's ape companion.

Humberto "Chita" 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)
Position(s) 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)
Total 446 (11)
National team
1961–1970 Chile 57 (6)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Honours

Club

Colo-Colo

International

Patear a Pelé


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