The Peruvian U23 team They lost 2-0 to Argentina on the second day of Venezuela 2024 Olympic qualifying. In this game, Erick Noriega started in the Bicolor defense and was one of the team's highlights. For this reason, Argentine journalist Daniel Avellaneda praised the national center on social networks.
“Erick Noriega, Peru's central goalkeeper, is very interesting. He has progressed, he plays with judgment and daring. He was born in Japan and played for the Asia U-19 team. You should keep that in mind. He plays for Comerciantes Unidos,” wrote the ESPN communicator on his social networks.
Which team does Erick Noriega play for and where did he train?
Erick Noriega He is a 22-year-old soccer player who plays as a central defender. He is currently part of the Comerciantes Unidos team, a team that was recently promoted to Liga 1.
The young defender trained in the smaller divisions of Lima Alliance, but he never made his first team debut. He later traveled through Japan, where he played for Shimizu S-Pulse and Machida Zelvia. In addition, he represented the youth categories of the Japanese team.
The defender also had a brief experience with SV Straelen in Germany. In 2023 he returned to Peru to defend the colors of Universidad San Martín in the 2nd division. According to the specialist portal Transfermarkt, his passport card is currently worth 225,000 euros.
When is the Peru U23 team's next game?
The Peruvian U23 team must face Paraguay on the third day of the 2024 Pre-Olympics. This duel is scheduled for Saturday, January 27, from 3:00 p.m. (Peruvian time) at the Misael Delgado Sports Center. La Blanquirroja has three points, while Albirroja has added four points so far.