Hugo Alejandro Sotil Yer�n is a Peruvian former professional football player. Nicknamed El Cholo, he played as a striker or midfielder. Together with Te�filo Cubillas and H�ctor 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 Am�rica 1975. He also played for Peru at the 1970 and 1978 FIFA World Cups. 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. 

March 8th, 1949 in Ica (Age 75)