Erick Noriega played minor divisions in Lima Alliance and in some clubs in Japan, until his return to Peruvian soccer.
Jorge Fossati announced his first call as coach of the Peruvian National Team. The Uruguayan strategist surprised by calling Jose ‘Tunche’ Riveracurrent footballer for Universitario de Deportes, but who is not a starter on his team.
Also drawing attention was the call of Erick Noriegaa 22-year-old soccer player who plays for Comerciantes Unidos and who played in the Under 23 Pre-Olympic that took place at the beginning of the year in Venezuela.
“Two months ago they played four games (along with Diego Romero), and in all four they were notable (…) In their case, they took advantage of the opportunity very well,” said the Uruguayan coach when asked about the defender’s call. central.
Who Erick Noriega? Where did you start playing? What experience does he have in professional football? Here we tell you:
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Erick Noriega, Jorge Fossati’s surprise
In the 2001 category of Lima Alliance There was one player who stood out above the rest. In fact, he was captain of the team in the Federation Cup. However, at 15 years old, his ability to decide on family issues was “almost zero.”
That footballer is Erick Noriega, who has just been called up to the Peruvian National Team. But his arrival in Videna has not been easy at all. His family decided to travel to Japan to start a new life. And this, in the career of a youth soccer player, can generate several problems.
In Infobae, commented that he gained weight and suffered from depression. No team wanted him. “I want to return,” commented the now Comerciantes Unidos head coach. However, bad luck doesn’t last forever.
When he was close to giving up everything, he was accepted by the Shimizu S-Pulse, the same one who was interested in Alex Valera. And his good performances led him to be called up to the Japan Under 19 National Team, where he played some friendly matches.
But his destination was in Peru. After a truncated time in Germany, he ended up at the San Martín University, a team where he played 26 matches, which earned him a call for the Under 23 Pre-Olympic.
Now, the 22-year-old center back is having an outstanding performance in United Merchantswhere he has played as a starter in all six League 1 Te Apuesta 2024 games.
2024-03-11 23:33:52
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