Sporting Cristal began its renovation with the aim of tackling the 2024 Liga 1 and Copa Libertadores seasons. This Saturday, the Rimense club announced through social networks that three players who were part of the 2023 squad will not continue for next year. One of them is Brenner Marlos, who arrived as a newcomer at the start of this season; However, since he did not convince the board and the fans, it was decided not to extend his contract.
The Brazilian had a slow start in the first few months, but later managed to improve his performance until he became the outstanding goalscorer with 15 goals in 42 games played. As a result of his loss, starting position “9” remains vacant. There are now three players available.
The Rimense Club thanked Brenner Marlos for his contribution this year. Photo: Photo by Sporting Cristal/X
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Which strikers does Sporting Cristal have?
With the departure of Brenner Marlos and Percy Liza, they have additional center forwards at their disposal Crystal They are Adrián Ugarriza, Irven Ávila and Diego Otoya. “Uga Uga” has a contract for another season, “Cholito” has just extended his contract and the young player was signed until the end of 2025 at the time of signing the contract.
In terms of numbers, the three are nowhere near the statistics of burner; because together they barely scored six goals and as many assists (the Brazilian native managed to give four assists).
Of the three strikers Cristal has left, Ugarriza is the only one who doesn’t yet know what it means to score points with the light blue jersey. Photo: Professional Soccer League
Even the second Bajopontine striker of 2023, Alejandro Hohberg, has a better record (11 goals and 6 assists) despite playing as a winger or midfielder. Given this complicated situation, coach Enderson Moreira must find solutions to fight on both fronts (local league and international tournament).
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What was Brenner Marlos’ last goal?
The last time Brenner Marlos scored with Sporting Cristal was on October 29th, on matchday 19 of the Clausura tournament. Against Alianza Atlético, the striker scored the first goal from a penalty in the 19th minute of the first half.
Which players will not continue at Sporting Cristal?
So far these are the five players from Sporty Cristal who have ceased to belong to the institution. The list of victims could grow even longer in the coming days.
- Fernando Pacheco – striker
- Percy Liza – forward
- Brenner Marlos – striker
- Diego Soto – midfielder
- Emile Franco – goalkeeper.