There, in 2006, an 18-year-old Chalaco took his first steps in the world of professional football when a Belgian club hired him as a star of their team. He has also been asked to wear the Peru team jersey more than once, even arousing great expectations among the Peruvian fans, who dubbed him “Claudio Pizarro’s successor”. Today he does not have a team but works in the municipality of Callao and promotes sports in the district. who is it about
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Who is the ex-footballer thought to be Pizarro’s successor but not on the pitch today?
We refer to Daniel Chavezalso known as “Bombarded”. The Peruvian started his professional football career at Club Brujas after excelling at the Cantolao Sports Academy youth championship. He qualified for the UEFA Cup in his first season with the Belgian side.
After four years in Bruges he signed with club Westerlo; However, since things didn’t go as expected, in 2011 he decided to try his luck at Otelul Galati. He only played one game with this Romanian team and returned to Peru a year later.
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Former soccer player for the Peru national team, Daniel Chávez, is part of the work team in the municipality of Callao. Photo: Pedro Spadaro/capture Facebook
Already in Peruvian countries, Daniel Chávez tried his luck in different teams like Unión Comercio, César Vallejo, Universitario de Deportes, Melgar and Cantolao, although he only stayed there for a short time. His most recent participation was at League 2’s Cultural Santa Rosa Club.
He currently works in the municipality of Callao, promoting sport among children and youth in the district, according to the Mayor Pedro Spadaro’s publication on his Facebook account.
How old is Daniel Chavez?
The Peruvian soccer player, who has worn the shirt of the Peru national team and the Universitario de Deportes, is currently 34 years old.