Peru Olympic football team

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Peru Olympic football team
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Nickname(s) La Blanquirroja
(The White and Red)
Los Incas
(The Incas)
Association Peruvian Football Federation (FPF)
Confederation CONMEBOL
(South America)
Head coach José del Solar
Captain Emilo Saba
Home stadium Estadio Nacional
FIFA code PER
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First colours
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Second colours
First international
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg Peru 7–3 Finland  Flag of Finland.svg
(Berlin, Germany; 6 August 1930)
Biggest win
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg Peru 9–1 Ecuador  Flag of Ecuador.svg
(Bogotá, Colombia; 11 August 1938)
Biggest defeat
Flag of Hungary.svg  Hungary 6–2 Peru  Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg
(Napoli, Italy; 29 August 1960)
Flag of Peru (1825-1884).svg Peru 0–4 Brazil  Flag of Brazil.svg
(Hamilton, Canada; 16 July 2015)
Olympics
Appearances2 (first in 1936 )
Best resultQuarter-finals (1936)
Pan American Games
Appearances2 (first in 2015 )
Best resultGroup stage (2015, 2019)
Medal record
Bolivarian Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1938 BogotáNA
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1948 LimaNA
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1961 BarranquillaNA
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1973 Panama CityNA
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg1981 BogotáNA
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1951 CaracasNA
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg1977 BarquisimetoNA

Peru Olympic football team (also known as Peru under-23, Peru U23) represents Peru in international football competitions in multi-sport events such as the Olympic Games and the Pan American Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three overage players. The team is controlled by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF). Peru has participated in two Olympic football tournaments, one Pan American football tournament, and 7 Bolivarian football tournaments under this category.

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The squad requirements to participate in the Summer Olympics has changed multiple times through the history of the competition. Since 1992, squads for Football at the Summer Olympics have been restricted to three players over the age of 23 with similar changes occurring in the Pan American Games in 1999. The achievements of such teams are not usually included in the statistics of the international team.

History

1936 Summer Olympics

Peru qualified the Olympics for its first time in 1936, [1] after finishing third in the 1935 South American Championship. Argentina and Uruguay, who had finished ahead, refuse to participate because of economic issues.

Among the line of players featured in this first participation of the Blanquirroja were Alejandro Villanueva, Teodoro Fernández, Juan Valdivieso, and Adelfo Magallanes. [2] The Peruvian players, after arriving in Germany via an Italian ship, were awestruck by the modern stadiums and the German idolatry of Adolf Hitler. [1] The first match against Finland was played on 6 August 1936, and was won with great ease by the Peruvians with a 7-3 result. [2] Peru's next match was against Austria in the quarterfinals. The match was highly contested, and the game went into overtime where the Peruvians tied against the Austrians after being two goals behind. Peru scored 5 goals during overtime, of which 3 were nullified by the referee, and won by a final score of 4-2. [1]

The Austrians demanded a rematch on the grounds that Peruvian fans had stormed the field, and because the field did not meet the requirements for a football game. [1] [2] Austria further claimed that the Peruvian players had manhandled the Austrian players and that spectators, one holding a revolver, had "swarmed down on the field." [3] Peru was notified of this situation, and they attempted to go to the assigned meeting but were delayed by a German parade. [1] At the end, the Peruvian defense was never heard, and the Olympic Committee and FIFA sided with the Austrians. The rematch was scheduled to be taken under close grounds on 10 August, and later rescheduled to be taken on 11 August. [2] [3]

As a sign of protest against these actions, which the Peruvians deemed as insulting and discriminatory, the complete Olympic delegations of Peru and Colombia left Germany. [4] [5] Argentina, Chile, Uruguay, and Mexico expressed their solidarity with Peru. [3] Michael Dasso, a member of the Peruvian Olympic Committee, stated: "We've no faith in European athletics. We have come here and found a bunch of merchants." [6] The game was awarded to Austria by default. [3] In Peru, angry crowds protested against the decisions of the Olympic Committee by tearing down an Olympic flag, throwing stones at the German consulate, refusing to load German vessels in the docks of Callao, and listening to inflammatory speeches which included President Oscar Benavides Larrea's mention of "the crafty Berlin decision." [3] To this day, it is not known with certainty what exactly happened in Germany, but it is popularly believed that Adolf Hitler and the Nazi authorities might have had some involvement in the situation. [5]

1960 Summer Olympics

After 24 years, Peru once again qualified for the football tournament at the 1960 Summer Olympics held in Rome with their U-23 football team. It defeated Uruguay in the two-leg play-off round by 6-0 in Lima and then by 3-2 in Montevideo. The five play-off winners faced each other in a special tournament held in Lima in April 1960. Los Incas finished third ahead of Mexico and Suriname and thus qualified for the tournament in Rome.

In their first match of the tournament, Peru started out with a surprise as Angel Uribe scored a 1st-minute goal against France. [7] Peru would go on to lose 2-1 against the French, and were later beaten by Hungary in a result of 6-2, with only Alberto Ramírez scoring goals for the Blanquirroja. [8] Their last match was against India, which was a comfortable 3-1 score in favor of the Peruvians with goals by Nicolas Nieri and Thomas Iwasaki. [9]

Peru has not qualified again to the tournament since 1960, but were close to qualifying again in the 1964 and 1980 CONMEBOL Men Pre-Olympic Tournaments.

2015 Pan American Games

An official multi-sport event squad was created once again for the first time since the 1960 Summer Olympics in 2015 for Peru's first participation in the Pan American football tournament held in Canada. Peru had qualified to this tournament once before in 2007. CONMEBOL only accepted to play with Under-17 teams that year (qualified through the 2007 South American Under-17 Football Championship), since the Under-20 teams had to participate in the U-20 World Cup at the same time. Peru declined to participate because the Under-17 team preferred to play friendlies in Asia in preparation of the U-17 World Cup, so Bolivia took its place.

Thus Peru qualified once again in 2015 via the 2015 South American U-20 Championship. That year the top three teams in the final stage of the tournament qualified to the 2016 Olympic tournament and the bottom three to the 2015 Pan American tournament of which Peru finished 5th.

The team's first game was against Panama on July 12. Panama put themselves ahead via Jorman Aguilar at the beginning of the first half. Peru then equalized the score through a goal by Gonzalo Maldonado twelve minutes later. The deadlock was broken in the 90th minute when Elsar Rodas committed a foul against the Panamanian Cecilio Waterman who was awarded a penalty that was converted by Fidel Escobar for a final score of 2–1. The second game was against Brazil with a final score of 4–0 with goals of Luan, Clayton, Rômulo, and Dodô. This was enough to mathematically eliminate Peru out of the tournament before its third game against Canada. During that game Elsar Rodas scored the first and then Manjrekar James scored an own goal in the second half for a final 0–2 against the locals.

2019 Pan American Games

Peru qualified to the 2019 tournament as host. It lost its first game by 2–0 against Uruguay. Peru's second game was against Honduras who scored two goals in injury time of the game for a 2–2 draw. Peru's two goals were scored by Kevin Quevedo and Jordan Guivin. On the last match day, Uruguay defeated Honduras by 3–0 which would qualify Peru the second round of the tournament if it was able to defeat Jamaica. In the end Jamaica defeated Peru with two goals in the second half, relegating Peru to the 7th place match against Ecuador. There, a final score of 1–1 forced both teams to decide the match in penalties which Peru won by 4–2 to finish 7th of eight teams.

Bolivarian Games

The Bolivarian Games (Spanish: Juegos Bolivarianos) are a regional multi-sport event held in honor of Simón Bolívar, and organized by the Bolivarian Sports Organization (Organización Deportiva Bolivariana, ODEBO). The games' football tournament has changed category multiple times during the history of the competition with full national teams participating only on the first edition in 1938. At times the competition was limited to only amateur sides or youth teams. In 1985 the tournament was played by Under-20 sides. Since 1993 the football tournament is played by U-17 national teams.

Peru won the first tournament which it counts as part of the accomplishments of the senior team. Because of the many changes, all of Peru's accomplishment since then until 1981 are counted as accomplishments of the Olympic team.

Results and fixtures

  Win  Draw  Loss  Fixture

2023

9 DecemberFriendly Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg1–1Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru Cartagena, Colombia
17:30  UTC−5
  • Vargas Soccerball shade.svg45+1'
Stadium: Estadio Jaime Morón
12 DecemberFriendly Colombia  Flag of Colombia.svg3-1Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru Baranquilla, Colombia
17:00  UTC−5
Stadium: Estadio Romelio Martínez
19 DecemberFriendly Peru  Flag of Peru (state).svg4-0Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia Lima, Peru
21:00  UTC−5
Stadium: Villa Deportiva Nacional
Referee: Jesús Cartagena (Peru)
22 DecemberFriendly Peru  Flag of Peru (state).svg1-1Flag of Bolivia.svg  Bolivia Lima, Peru
15:30  UTC−5 Roca Soccerball shade.svg21' Carlos Soccerball shade.svg18'Stadium: Villa Deportiva Nacional
Referee: Bruno Pérez (Peru)

2024

21 January 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament Peru  Flag of Peru (state).svg1-0Flag of Chile.svg  Chile Valencia, Venezuela
15:00  UTC−4 Flores Soccerball shade.svg67'Stadium: Estadio Misael Delgado
Referee: Jhon Ospina (Colombia)
24 January 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament Peru  Flag of Peru (state).svg0-2Flag of Argentina.svg  Argentina Valencia, Venezuela
19:00  UTC−4
Stadium: Estadio Misael Delgado
Referee: Gery Vargas (Bolivia)
27 January Pre-Olympic Tournament Paraguay  Flag of Paraguay.svg1–0Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru Valencia, Venezuela
16:00 Fernández Soccerball shade.svg18' Report Stadium: Estadio Misael Delgado
Referee: Augusto Aragón (Ecuador)
30 January 2024 (2024-01-30) 2024 Pre-Olympic Tournament GS Uruguay  Flag of Uruguay.svg3–0Flag of Peru (state).svg  Peru Valencia, Venezuela
16:00  UTC−4 Report Stadium: Estadio Misael Delgado
Referee: Gery Vargas (Bolivia)

Players

Current

The following 23 players were called up for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament from 20 January to 11 February.

Caps and goals are correct as of 24 January 2024, after the match against Argentina.

No.Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClub
211 GK Jeferson Nolasco (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 22)40 Flag of Peru (state).svg Cienciano
11 GK Diego Romero (2001-08-17) 17 August 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario
121 GK Jhefferson Rodriguez (2000-03-13) 13 March 2000 (age 24)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario

72 DF Emilio Saba (captain) (2001-03-26) 26 March 2001 (age 22)61 Flag of Peru (state).svg Mannucci
142 DF Marco Huamán (2002-09-25) 25 September 2002 (age 21)60 Flag of Peru (state).svg Alianza Lima
42 DF Erick Noreiga (2001-07-22) 22 July 2001 (age 22)50 Flag of Peru (state).svg Comerciantes Unidos
152 DF Julinho Astudillo (2005-01-07) 7 January 2005 (age 19)40 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario
132 DF Mathias Llontop (2002-05-22) 22 May 2002 (age 21)40 Flag of Peru (state).svg Carlos A. Mannucci
32 DF Alejandro Posito (2005-08-05) 5 August 2005 (age 18)20 Flag of Peru (state).svg Sporting Cristal
22 DF Anderson Villacorta (2005-07-25) 25 July 2005 (age 18)20 Flag of Mexico.svg Zacatecas
52 DF Rafael Lutiger (2001-07-03) 3 July 2001 (age 22)20 Flag of Peru (state).svg Sporting Cristal
242 DF Brian Arias (2009-09-02) 2 September 2009 (age 14)10 Flag of Peru (state).svg Alianza Lima

83 MF Álvaro Rojas (2005-03-12) 12 March 2005 (age 19)60 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario
63 MF Ian Wisdom (2005-09-14) 14 September 2005 (age 18)50 Flag of Peru (state).svg Sporting Cristal
233 MF Franchesco Flores (2001-06-15) 15 June 2001 (age 22)41 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universidad César Vallejo
163 MF Eslyn Correa (2005-06-29) 29 June 2005 (age 18)20 Flag of Peru (state).svg Cusco FC
183 MF Alessandro Burlamaqui (2002-02-18) 18 February 2002 (age 22)20 Flag of Spain.svg Intercity
174 FW Bassco Soyer (2006-10-17) 17 October 2006 (age 17)20 Flag of Peru (state).svg Alianza Lima

204 FW Juan Pablo Goicochea (2005-01-12) 12 January 2005 (age 19)61 Flag of Argentina.svg Platense
94 FW Víctor Guzmán (2006-03-25) 25 March 2006 (age 17)53 Flag of Peru (state).svg Alianza Lima
194 FW Guillermo Larios (2002-05-11) 11 May 2002 (age 21)40 Flag of Peru (state).svg Alianza Atlético
114 FW Diether Vásquez (2003-06-06) 6 June 2003 (age 20)30 Flag of Mexico.svg Zacatecas

Recent

The players listed below were not included in the current squad, but have been called up by Peru in the last 12 months.

Pos.PlayerDate of birth (age)CapsGoalsClubLatest call-up
GK Diego Enríquez (2002-01-24) 24 January 2002 (age 22)10 Flag of Peru (state).svg Binacional Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
GK Diego Romero (2001-08-17) 17 August 2001 (age 22)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023

DF Leonardo Rugel (2001-06-02) 2 June 2001 (age 22)10 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
DF Anderson Villacorta (2005-07-25) 25 July 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universidad César Vallejo Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023

MF Catriel Cabellos (2004-08-18) 18 August 2004 (age 19)10 Flag of Argentina.svg Racing Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
MF Adrián Ascues (2002-11-15) 15 November 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Peru (state).svg Deportivo Municipal
MF Álvaro Rojas (2005-03-12) 12 March 2005 (age 19)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Universitario Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
MF Gonzalo Aguirre (2003-05-06) 6 May 2003 (age 20)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Sporting Cristal Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023

FW Didier La Torre (2002-03-21) 21 March 2002 (age 21)10 Flag of Peru (state).svg Cienciano Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
FW Kenji Cabrera (2003-01-27) 27 January 2003 (age 21)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Melgar Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
FW Enrique Peña (2005-04-25) 25 April 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of Spain.svg Real Valladolid Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
FW Tiago Cantoro (2001-01-06) 6 January 2001 (age 23)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg Cusco Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023
FW Maycol Infante (2005-07-20) 20 July 2005 (age 18)00 Flag of Peru (state).svg UTC Mycrocicle #1, 8–16 October 2023

INJ Withdrew due to injury
PRE Preliminary squad
SUS Suspended
WD Withdrew from the squad

Competitive Record

Olympic Games

Olympic Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGASquad
Flag of Greece (1822-1978).svg 1896 No football tournament
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 1900 Did not qualify
Flag of the United States (1896-1908).svg 1904
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 1908
Flag of Sweden.svg 1912
Flag of Belgium (civil).svg 1920
Flag of France (1794-1815, 1830-1958).svg 1924
Flag of the Netherlands.svg 1928
Flag of the United States (1912-1959).svg 1932 No football tournament
Flag of Germany (1935-1945).svg 1936 Quarter-finals5th2200115 Squad
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 1948 Did not qualify
Flag of Finland.svg 1952
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 1956
Flag of Italy.svg 1960 Round 111th310269 Squad
Flag of Japan (1870-1999).svg 1964 Did not qualify
Flag of Mexico.svg 1968
Flag of Germany.svg 1972
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1976
Flag of the Soviet Union.svg 1980
Flag of the United States.svg 1984
Flag of South Korea.svg 1988
Flag of Spain.svg 1992
Flag of the United States.svg 1996
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2000
Flag of Greece.svg 2004
Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg 2008
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg 2012
Flag of Brazil.svg 2016
Flag of Japan.svg 2020
Flag of France.svg 2024
Flag of the United States.svg 2028 To be determined
Flag of Australia (converted).svg 2032
TotalQuarter-finals2/1953021714

Pan American Games

Pan American Games record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Until 1995 See Peru national football team
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 1999 Did not qualify
Flag of the Dominican Republic.svg 2003
Flag of Brazil.svg 2007 Withdrew
Flag of Mexico.svg 2011 Did not qualify
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg 2015 Round 16th310236
Flag of Peru.svg 2019 7th Place7th402237
Flag of Chile.svg 2023 Did not qualify
Flag of Peru.svg 2027 Qualified as hosts
Total7th Place2/197124613

CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament

CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament record
YearRoundPositionPldWDLGFGA
Flag of Peru.svg 1980 Runners-up2nd6501165
Flag of Peru.svg 1964 Third Place3rd421162
Flag of Colombia.svg 1968 Group Stage6th302123
Flag of Colombia.svg 1971 Fourth Place4th733184
Flag of Brazil.svg 1976 Group Stage6th5104311
Flag of Colombia.svg 1980 Third Place3rd631297
Flag of Ecuador.svg 1984 Did not participate
Bandera de Bolivia (Estado).svg 1987 Group Stage9th401315
Flag of Paraguay.svg 1992 Group Stage7th4103613
Flag of Argentina.svg 1996 Group Stage9th4103713
Flag of Brazil.svg 2000 Group Stage5th4211108
Flag of Chile.svg 2004 Group Stage7th411269
Flag of Colombia.svg 2020 Group Stage9th410346
Flag of Venezuela.svg 2024 Group StageTBD410316
TotalRunners-up13/14582110297994

Bolivarian Games