Who is the tallest player in League 1 and how tall is he?

The biggest players in Liga 1 2023 are mainly centre-backs and goalkeepers, and there is an even number of foreign and Peruvian footballers.

Like every season, the league 1 presents for the first time new players who come to Peruvian football from abroad. Aside from their on-field performance, several signings stand out for their size, especially when compared to other national footballers playing in the same positions. The average height of a Peruvian is small compared to most countries. But to what extent is this reflected in Liga 1 2023?

By ranking the footballers of the League 1 clubs according to their height, it can be determined whether, at least for this year 2023, the majority of the tallest are foreigners or locals. Likewise, many will be surprised to learn that the tallest player in the tournament is Peruvian. who is it about

Who is the tallest player in League 1?

The greatest soccer player in Peru is Diego Penny, now a player with Deportivo Garcilaso and with an extensive career in Peruvian soccer, including several games with the national team. The 38-year-old goalkeeper has always been at the top of the local tournament’s highest player stats and in Liga 1 2023 he is the only league leader.

Diego Penny became the new signing of Deportivo Garcilaso for the 1. Liga 2023. Photo: Deportivo Garcilaso

How tall is Diego Penny?

Diego Penny measures 1.97 meters (197 centimeters), surpassing youth players Denzel Caña (Cienciano) and Ángel de la Cruz (Alianza Lima), who are also goalkeepers but measure 1.96. Penny has been the tallest player in Liga 1 Singular for the last four seasons and 2019 was the last time another matched his height (Santiago Fosgt, former Uruguay central UTC).

Santiago Fosgt retired from professional football after playing for UTC in 2019 and suffering an injury. Photo: GLR archives

Who are the tallest players in League 1?

For the 2023 season, there are 17 players in League 1 who are over 190 centimeters tall. Of these, six are goalkeepers, eight central defenders, one central midfielder and two forwards. On the other hand, in terms of nationalities, there are 12 Peruvians, four Argentines and one Brazilian. The shortlist of footballers taller than 1.90m is as follows: