Although it didn’t start well league 1Álex Valera has become one of the footballers who have scored the most goals in the Apertura tournament. With two hat-tricks so far and more goals on different days, the Universitario de Deportes forward has scored nine goals and is just two behind the league’s top scorers: Carlos Garcés from Cienciano; and Santiago Giordana from Deportivo Garcilaso.
The “U” attacker has surpassed Pablo Sabbag’s numbers Lima Alliance, who is also having a great season with the blue and whites. In addition, “Valegol” knocks out the Brazilian distiller Marlos Sporty crystalwho is gradually waking up in local competition.
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Valera’s numbers in League 1 2023
The Peruvian centre-forward has made 11 appearances and scored nine goals, giving him a tally of 0.8 goals per game. Valera also provided assistance twice. These are the teams that “suffered” from the effectiveness of the Merengue player:
- Universitario 4: 0 Cantolao
- Binational 1-2 university
- University 1-2 Municipal
- University 3:0 Sport Boys | 3 goals
- University 4-0 Cesar Vallejo | 3 goals.
Álex Valera is the top scorer for Universitario. Photo: University
Sabbag’s numbers in League 1 2023
The “Sheikh” is the blue and white goalscorer. He has played 10 games, scored seven goals and provided no assists. His balance is 0.7 notes per game. These are the clubs that the Colombian has tagged:
- Alianza Lima 2-0 Sport Boys
- University 1-2 Alianza Lima
- UTC 0-1 Lima Alliance
- Athletic Alliance 0-1 Lima Alliance
- Alianza Lima 3-0 Cantolao
- Alianza Lima 3-0 Mannucci
- FBC Melgar 2-1 Alianza Lima.
Pablo Sabbag is the goalscorer for Alianza Lima. Photo: Alianza Lima
Brenner’s numbers in League 1 2023
Marlos was the one who took the longest to demonstrate and to date he has scored six goals in 12 games. The Brazilian’s tally is 0.5 goals per appearance and he has provided one assist in League 1:
- Sporting Cristal 2:1 Atlético Grey
- Sporting Cristal 2-0 Cantolao
- Sporting Cristal 1:1 Sport Boys
- Union Comercio 1-6 Sport Boys
- Sporting Cristal 3-2 Cusco FC | 2 goles.
Brenner Marlos joined Sporting Cristal in 2023. Photo: Liga de Fútbol Profesional