josé andrade (22 november 1901 - 5 october 1957) is an uruguayan footballer. he enjoyed great success as a player for the uruguay national football team, with which he also won the first world cup. andrade was described as an intelligent and calm player who never celebrated his goals exuberantly. he was a dynamic, fast and highly technical player who was able to dominate on the pitch without influencing his teammates. during his prime he was considered as one of the greatest defensive midfielders in the world.