Pepillo (footballer, born 1916)
Spanish footballer
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José Díaz Payán (17 December 1916 – 9 August 1990), better known Pepillo, was a Spanish footballer who played as a forward. He was best known for his stint with Sevilla in the 1940s.
Full name
José Díaz Payán
Date of birth
17 December 1916
Place of birth
Seville, Spain
Date of death
9 August 1990 (aged 73)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Díaz Payán | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 1916 | ||
| Place of birth | Seville, Spain | ||
| Date of death | 9 August 1990 (aged 73) | ||
| Place of death | Sevilla, Spain | ||
| Position | Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1939–1945 | Sevilla | 94 | (47) |
| 1950–1951 | Gimnástica de Torrelavega | 6 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
Pepillo spent most of his playing career with his local Sevilla.[1] He was part of a renowned offensive line at Sevilla called the "Stuka", alongside Raimundo Blanco, José López, Campanal I, and Rafael Berrocal.[2]