Ramón Mifflin
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Ramón Antonio Mifflin Páez (born 5 April 1947) is a former Peru
vian football player.
in 1963, by 1965 he played in Defensor Arica
, and signed with Peruvian team Sporting Cristal
in 1968 after being named player of the year. He then started in the 1970 FIFA World Cup
for the Peru national football team
with Teófilo Cubillas
, Roberto Challe
, and Hugo Sotil
which were eliminated. After his play in the World Cup, he was signed by Racing Club
of Argentina
, and followed by Santos
of Brazil where he became a close friend of Edson Arantes dos Nacimento – Pelé. When Pele retired from Brazilian soccer, he signed for the New York Cosmos
of the North American Soccer League
(NASL). Pele recommended several players to come and join the NY Cosmos, among them, Carlos Alberto of Brazil and Ramon Mifflin from Peru. IN 1975, Mifflin signed with the Cosmos and remained with the team until 1977. In 1978, he played six games with the Los Angeles Aztecs
.
Mifflin made 44 appearances for the Peru national football team
from 1996 to 1973. Mifflin also played for Peru at the 1970 FIFA World Cup
finals in Mexico
.
Squad. His son Ramon also played pro soccer, and now is a pro soccer coach.
New York Cosmos:
Peru
Peru , officially the Republic of Peru , is a country in western South America. It is bordered on the north by Ecuador and Colombia, on the east by Brazil, on the southeast by Bolivia, on the south by Chile, and on the west by the Pacific Ocean....
vian football player.
Career
He started his career in Centro IqueñoCentro Iqueño
Centro Iqueño was a Peruvian football, located in the city of Lima. The club was founded on October 12, 1935.The club were founded 1935 and play in the Copa Perú which is the third division of the Peruvian league.- History :...
in 1963, by 1965 he played in Defensor Arica
Defensor Arica
Defensor Arica was a Peruvian football club, located in the city of Lima. The club was founded with the name of club Defensor Arica and was promoted to Primera Division Peruana on 1964.The club was runner-up in the national tournament at 1969...
, and signed with Peruvian team Sporting Cristal
Sporting Cristal
Club Sporting Cristal is a Peruvian football team. Based in the Rímac District, in the department of Lima, it plays in the professional league known as the Peruvian First Division. Founded on November 16, 1926 in the Rimac District given its approval to the merger and Snuff Sporting merging with...
in 1968 after being named player of the year. He then started in the 1970 FIFA World Cup
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
for the Peru national football team
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
with Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Cubillas
Teófilo Juan Cubillas Arizaga is a Peruvian former footballer. He was selected as Peru's greatest ever player in an IFFHS poll, in which he was also included in the world's Top 50...
, Roberto Challe
Roberto Challe
Roberto Federico Chale Olarte, "Roberto Challe" is a former Peruvian football player, recognized as one of Peru's most important midfielders....
, and Hugo Sotil
Hugo Sotil
Hugo Alejandro Sotil Yerén is a Peruvian former professional football player. Nicknamed El Cholo, he played as a striker or midfielder. Together with Teófilo Cubillas and Héctor Chumpitaz, he was one of Peru's most recognized football players of the 1970s...
which were eliminated. After his play in the World Cup, he was signed by Racing Club
Racing Club de Avellaneda
Racing Club is an Argentine professional football club from Avellaneda, a suburb of Greater Buenos Aires. Founded in 1903, Racing has been historically considered one of the "big five" clubs of Argentine football...
of Argentina
Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, and followed by Santos
Santos Futebol Clube
Santos Futebol Clube is a Brazilian professional football club based in Santos, São Paulo They play in the Campeonato Paulista and the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, the highest professional leagues in São Paulo state and Brazil, respectively....
of Brazil where he became a close friend of Edson Arantes dos Nacimento – Pelé. When Pele retired from Brazilian soccer, he signed for the New York Cosmos
New York Cosmos
The New York Cosmos were an American soccer club based in New York City, New York and its suburbs. The team played home games in three stadiums around New York before moving in 1977 to Giants Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, where it remained for the rest of its history...
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
(NASL). Pele recommended several players to come and join the NY Cosmos, among them, Carlos Alberto of Brazil and Ramon Mifflin from Peru. IN 1975, Mifflin signed with the Cosmos and remained with the team until 1977. In 1978, he played six games with the Los Angeles Aztecs
Los Angeles Aztecs
The Los Angeles Aztecs were a soccer team that competed in the North American Soccer League from 1974-81. The team was based in Los Angeles, California and part-owned by Elton John.-History:...
.
Mifflin made 44 appearances for the Peru national football team
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
from 1996 to 1973. Mifflin also played for Peru at the 1970 FIFA World Cup
1970 FIFA World Cup
The 1970 FIFA World Cup, the ninth staging of the World Cup, was held in Mexico, from 31 May to 21 June. The 1970 tournament was the first World Cup hosted in North America, and the first held outside South America and Europe. In a match-up of two-time World Cup champions, the final was won by...
finals in Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
.
Retirement
Ramon Mifflin would then end up as an assistant coach for the 1982 World Cup1982 FIFA World Cup
The 1982 FIFA World Cup, the 12th FIFA World Cup, was held in Spain from 13 June to 11 July. The tournament was won by Italy, after defeating West Germany 3–1 in the final.-Host selection:...
Squad. His son Ramon also played pro soccer, and now is a pro soccer coach.
Honours
Sporting Cristal:- Peruvian LeaguePrimera División PeruanaThe Peruvian Primera División is the top professional division of Peruvian football. It is known today as Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional Peruano...
- Winner (5): 1968, 1970, 1972, 1979, 1980
- Runner-up (2): 1967, 1973
New York Cosmos:
- North American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
- Winner (2): 1976, 1977