José Piendibene

José Piendibene
Personal information
Full name José Miguel Piendibene Ferrari
Date of birth (1890-06-05)5 June 1890
Date of death 12 November 1969(1969-11-12) (aged 79)
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1908–1928 Peñarol 506 (253)
International career
1909–1922 Uruguay 40 (20)
Managerial career
1934 Peñarol
1940–1941 Peñarol
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Uruguay
South American Championship
Winner1916 Argentina
Winner1917 Uruguay
Winner1920 Chile
1921 Argentina
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

José Miguel Piendibene Ferrari (5 June 1890 – 12 November 1969) was a Uruguayan footballer. His position on the field was centre forward, being regarded by many as one of the best Uruguayan football players of all time.

Piendibene was praised by the media as the best Uruguayan player of his time, highlighting his dribbling skills, passing and efficiency as scorer. Piendibene spent his entire career in Peñarol where he won 11 titles with the club.