After ten years, university became champions of Liga 1 2023 after defeating Alianza Lima club 2-0 at the Matute Stadium. The goal that ensured the cream team’s victory over the blue and white was defined by Horacio Calcaterra, who surprised with a “shoe” on goal in the last minutes of the game. This meant that the title of champions of the first division of Peruvian football went to the Meringues.
Although Edison Flores scored the first goal for Universitario, Horacio Calcaterra’s goal left the Alejandro Villanueva Stadium completely silent. In this note you will find out how old the top team’s midfielder is and what his current market value is.
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How old is Horacio Calcaterra?
Horacio Martín Calcaterra Thomas is an Argentine footballer who acquired Peruvian citizenship. He was born on February 22, 1989 in the city of Correa, Santa Fe Province, Argentina. The player is currently 34 years old.
The athlete has been part of Argentine teams such as Atlético Rosario Central U20 and CA Rosario Central II; However, since 2011, he has belonged to Peruvian clubs such as Unión Comercio, Sporting Cristal and Universitario de Deporte, the current team where he plays as a midfielder.
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Horacio Calcaterra won with his university sports club in League 1 2023. Photo: Instagram shot
How much is Horacio Calcaterra worth?
According to the web portal Transfermarkt, the current market value of the Universitario de Deportes midfielder is 400,000 euros. This is not the highest estimate that Horacio Calcaterra has reached, as in 2015 the value was estimated at 550,000 euros.
It is worth noting that Horacio Calcaterra is not currently the highest-paid player in the squad. This title belongs to midfielder Edison Flores, who is endowed with 1,200,000 euros.