Despite being born and making his debut in Argentina, the former goalkeeper found the right terrain in Peruvian football to develop and stand out. He came to our ground to defend the goal Bolognese 2001. Then in 2004 he moved to FBC Melgar. From 2008 to 2010 he returned to his native country. It was then that he returned to Peru to play for Sport Boys, shine for Real Garcilaso (now Cusco FC) and shine in their last games with Athletic Alliancelet’s talk about Diego ‘Pipa’ Carranza.
The goalkeeper had one of his best moments with the Cusco side when he reached the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores in 2013. “I have great memories of Peruvian football. Living in Peru for so many years has left me with many friends, it’s priceless,” the Argentinian revealed in an interview with Líbero.
Diego Carranza played for different clubs in League 1. Photo: Conmebol
“Pipa” even admitted that Roberto Mosquera had recommended that he take Peruvian citizenship so that he could be considered for selection for the pre-Olympic U-23 Games in 2022. The latter did not happen, but he managed to become a compatriot.
After retiring, Carranza did not turn his back on football as he is currently the physical coach of goalkeepers for the Ecuador national team. The Argentine accompanied the DT Gustave Alfaro on the way to becoming a trio in the South American qualifiers and will now travel to Qatar for the World Cup.
Diego Carranza in training. Photo: La Tri
The FPF can leave the ‘Pipa’ without a WM
Due to the case of Byron Castillo, Ecuador’s participation in the World Cup was called into question and with it that of “Pipa” Carranza. Although FIFA rejected the request of the Chilean ANFP and the Peruvian Football Federation (FPF), the issue has yet to be resolved in the TAS.
Notice from the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Photo: TAS