One of the big absences from Peru’s 2026 qualifying debut was defender Alexander Callens, who is injured and expected to be present for the game against Brazil in Lima. Amid this panorama, it was confirmed that the central defender will leave the Spanish LaLiga and take on a new challenge in Greek football.
About his social networks is the AEK Athens celebrated the loan of the 31-year-old defender. “AEK announces the acquisition of Peruvian centre-back Alexander Martín Callens Asín, on loan from Spanish club Girona, retaining an option to buy in the summer of 2024,” they stated on their website.
AEK Athens will be the sixth club in Alexander Callens’ career. Photo: AEK Athens
In this way, the player trained at Sport Boys receives a new challenge in foreign football and can play with the Eagles in the Europa League.
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Which clubs did Alexander Callens play in?
- Sports boys
- Real company
- Numancia
- New York City
- FC Girona
- AEK Athens
Will Alexander Callens play against Brazil?
Although he was left out by Juan Reynoso in the goalless draw against Paraguay, this is expected to be the case Alexander Callens can recover from his muscle problems and have minutes on the second day of the South American qualifiers.
When is the Peru team’s next game?
Peru vs Brazil will next face each other on the second date of the 2026 qualifiersTuesday 12 September. Bicolor will play its first home game against Canarinha at the National Stadium in Lima.