The League 1 It is the highest level of Peruvian football and is organized by the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF). Also known as Peru’s first league, the first league brings together 19 sports teams and features well-known players such as: Edison Flores, Yoshimar Yotun O Christian Cuevawho also take part in the Peruvian team.
Although the first division soccer teams have several select players in their ranks, including Edison Flores, Yoshimar Yotun, Christian Cueva and other soccer players, the most expensive player is a foreigner. The Brazilian Ignácio da Silva Oliveira is the highest rated player on the football market. We tell you how much the defender is worth Club Sporting Cristal.
Who is the most expensive player in Liga 1 in Peru?
Ignacio da Silva OliveiraThe native Brazilian is the most sought-after football player in the Peruvian League 1. According to Transfermarkt information, the player is therefore worth 1,400,000 euros. This means that the Sporting Cristal defender’s career is at its financial peak.
Ignácio da Silva Oliveira has positioned himself as one of the most important players in Liga 1 at his young age. Photo: Composition LR/La República
It should be noted that Ignácio da Silva Oliveira, now 26 years old, played in Brazil for five years but decided to come to Peru after a good salary offer from the Sporting Cristal Club officials. Although he came to Peru to gain more experience abroad, he is currently a key player in the Rime team.
Likewise, since signing for Club Sporting Cristal in 2023, Ignácio da Silva has played 25 games, scored 3 goals and provided one assist. The Brazilian has a contract with the beer team until 2025.
How old and tall is Ignácio da Silva, the most valuable player in Liga 1?
Ignácio da Silva is currently 26 years old as the Sporting Cristal Club footballer was born on December 1, 1996. The central defender was born in the municipality of Currais Novos in Brazil.
Ignácio da Silva came to Peru with Club Sporting Cristal in 2023. Photo: Composition LR/La República
According to the Transfermarkt portal, Ignácio da Silva Oliveira’s height is 1.92 m. This makes the popular “Nachito” one of the tallest footballers in League 1.
Ignacio da Silva and his possible Peruvian nationalization
Ignácio da Silva Oliveira currently holds Brazilian nationality, but has been urged by fans to opt for Peruvian nationality. In this way, the Sporting Cristal Club footballer, although he has not commented on the matter, could have the opportunity to fulfill this wish of the fans.
Ignácio da Silva has a contract with Club Sporting Cristal until 2025, so he would spend two consecutive years in Peru. Likewise, for your nationalization it would be important that you continue to practice your profession and do not have a criminal record.
So far nothing has been confirmed by Ignácio da Silva, but if he decides to become a nationalized player even after his contract with the beer club expires, he could have the option to take part in the 2026 South American qualifiers.
Ignácio da Silva has a contract with Sporting Cristal until 2025. Photo: Ignácio da Silva/Instagram
Which teams did Ignácio da Silva play in before joining Sporting Cristal?
Long before he set foot on Peruvian soil, the footballer trained in the smaller categories of the Bahía de Brasil. Ignácio da Silva then went to the second division of his country via CSA, CE Forca e Luz and Chapecoense.