Carlos Gómez, 18-year-old right-back, made his history in Brazilian football with the help of cruise. The Peruvian player has earned a place in the starting team of the Raposa reserves and has already added titles; He is even close to winning Brazil's first Copinha in 2024. Due to his outstanding performances, the board of the blue team thought about buying the footballer from Alianza Lima and adding him to their club.
Carlos Gómez arrived in Cruzeiro in July 2023. Photo: Twitter/Carlos Gomez
From the quarries of Alianza Lima to Cruzeiro in Brazil
The Class of 2005 defenseman was part of Alianza's minor divisions and signed his first professional contract with the Intimates in 2022. Although he did not play any games for the main team or make his debut in the first division, Gómez surprised the cruise in the Copa Libertadores U-20 and brought him into his ranks in July 2023.
Although he started as a substitute, he gradually gained minutes after his teammate's injury Dorivalthe Peruvian took his place in the quarter-finals of the Sao Paulo Junior Cup (Copinha) and he has remained in the starting eleven, where he not only stands out defensively, but also contributes to the clever attack, which he contributed to with two assists in the group stage of the competition.
Carlos Gómez will play with Cruzeiro in the 2024 Copinha final. Photo: Instagram/Carlos Gomez
Cruzeiro wants to sign Carlos Gómez
In Brazil, the full-back was praised for his performances: “It is a good harvest from the Cruzeiro quarries. He is still very young, but in the under-20s he was a reserve player and has always been very active, taking part in almost every game. “The fans value him very much and understand that he could have a future at the club,” a club source told Infobae.
Cruzeiro won the Brazilian U20 Cup in 2023. Photo: Instagram/Carlos Gomez
So much so that the club is considering taking over the player, although this would depend on his teammate moving to the main team: “Yes, the option exists. With the possibility of Dorival joining the professional team, 'Carlitos' will have the opportunity.” “If he wishes, the club would welcome a purchase, especially given his age,” read the statements collected by the aforementioned media .
Carlos Gómez will play in the Copinha 2024 final
After wins against Santos in the round of 16, Coritiba in the quarter-finals and Flamengo in the semi-finals, Cruzeiro will battle Corinthians for the Copinha title on Thursday, January 25 at 1:30 p.m. (Peruvian time). Peruvian Carlos Gómez would have the opportunity to win another trophy with the blue jersey.