If we have to talk about someone important in the history of Cienciano, that is German Carty. The former striker made history wearing the ‘Papá’ shirt when he won the 2003 Copa Sudamericana. The “Avestruz” was an important piece in bringing Peruvian football its first international title.
One of his greatest accomplishments was the 3-3 draw he held against River Plate in the South American final with the Imperial squad in Buenos Aires. Carty scored and celebrated with his peculiar dance.
After that, in 2004, Carty stayed with Cienciano and played the Recopa Sudamericana against Boca Juniors, a competition which the Peruvian club ended up winning on penalties.
Carty played in the 2013 Peruvian tournament wearing the Pacifico jersey. Photo: Francisco Neyra.
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The former soccer player played until he was 47 and went through other teams like Universitario, Sport Boys, Alianza Lima. He even played in the Peruvian team.
What’s new from German Carty?
For now, German Carty He dressed “short” again and featured with Cienciano in the Copa Leyendas de Fútbol 7 tournament. His team’s participation recently ended as they failed to qualify for the next stage.
Years will pass but the ex-Cienciano forward still maintains his technique and marksmanship in front of goal, having also scored goals and celebrated with the ‘ostrich dance’. One of his comments was against the Pelican box.
On the other hand, in September 2021, Germán Carty returned to Cienciano after several years. He was signed as sports coordinator by the administrator of the imperial institution, Sergio Ludeña. At that time, the world champion was happy about his new facet.
“I’m happy because few teams remember the players who played and won tournaments. I’m grateful for the moments I experienced at the Copa Sudamericana and Recopa. Now I will take on this great challenge to help achieve the club’s goals,” said the former goalscorer.
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German Carty revealed he never liked his nickname Strauss
A German Carty he was known as “ostrich” all his life. That was his nickname in the world of football. However, a few weeks ago he revealed that he never liked the nickname.
“I really tell everyone I’ve never liked (the nickname). I have to live with that because they always call me ‘ostrich’. What is left for me now? I take it in the best way, I accept it. It’s part of…” the former Cienciano player said in Tanke as an RPP court.
Clubs where German Carty has played
- Colonel Bolognese
- Union of Boy Scouts
- Children of Yurimaguas
- sports guys
- academic
- Atlases (Mexico)
- Irapuato (Mexico)
- Sporty crystal
- Melgar
- Bloom (Bolivian)
- students of medicine
- ScienceNo
- Alliance of Lima
- Chalatenango (El Salvador)
- Union Huaral
- Total Chalaco
- Sports Cash
- Sports Coopsol
- Peaceful
- Athletic miner.