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Juan Joya Cordero (February 25, 1934 – March 29, 2007) was a Peruvian association football player, recognized as one of Peru's most important strikers. He was a historic forward of the Club Atlético Peñarol of Uruguay in the 1960s, one of the best South American teams of the twentieth century. During his time with Club Atlético Peñarol, he won 6 Uruguayan league championships, two Copa Libertadores, two Intercontinental Cups, and one Intercontinental Champions' Supercup. He was considered one of the best wingers in the world in the 1960s, and remains one of the most famous Peruvian footballers of all time.

Joya also played for Alianza Lima, Juan Aurich and River Plate.

Honours

Team

Alianza Lima

Peruvian League: 1954, 1955, 1962, 1964, 1965, 1967, 1968

Peñarol

Primera División Uruguaya:  1961,

Copa Libertadores: 1961, 1966

Copa Intercontinental: 1961, 1966

Supercopa Sudamericana: 1969

Individual awards

• Peruvian League: Top Scorer 1958