Joao Grimaldo is facing the best moment of his career, parting ways with Sporting Cristal in League 1 and everything indicates that he will be in the final squad of the Peru team at the start of the 2026 qualifiers. In the middle of this panorama stands the CIES football observatory published a list of footballers born in 2002 or later who have the best qualifications to play in Europe’s top leagues, including the fast 20-year-old winger.
The prestigious website highlighted that the names mentioned “have a level of experience accumulated over the last year that puts them in the best position for success”. Although there are players of this caliber at the top of the rankings André Silva (Benfica) and Vítor Roque (Atlético Paranaense), The Inca forward managed to place himself in 73rd place ahead of Ezequiel Fernández (Boca Juniors), Murillo Santiago (Corinthians) and Brian Brobbey (Ajax).
CIES Football Observatory ranking. Photo: Web/CIES Football Observatory.
It should be noted that Grimaldo’s high level is not only reflected in his club (6 goals and 6 assists so far this season), Juan Reynoso also spoke about his performance, stressing that he has great chances to play for the Bicolor in To be considered against Paraguay and Brazil.
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What is the value of Joao Grimaldo?
According to the latest update from the specialist portal Transfermarkt, the price for Joao Grimaldo is 750,000 euros. An amount that may potentially increase until the end of the season.
When will the Peru team debut in qualifiers?
The Peruvian team will play against Paraguay on the first day of South America qualifiers. This duel is scheduled for Thursday September 7th at 17:30 (Peruvian time) in Ciudad del Este.