The Peruvian team is playing in the U-23 Olympic qualifiers and one of its key figures is center back Eric Noriega. who is that
Who is Eric Noriega, the Peruvian center back who was born in Japan and broke it against Argentina?
The Peruvian side lost 2-0 to Argentina on the second day of Group B of the U-23 Olympic qualifiers in Venezuela and lost their chance to lead the standings. However, there is a light within all the bad, that's it There was one footballer who shined all the time and his name was Eric NoriegaJose Guillermo del Solar serves as the team's defender.
Born in Nahoya, Aichi, Japan, but with Peruvian nationality through his parents, Eric Noriega lived in the Asian nation until the age of six and then traveled to Peru with his family. However, the 23-year-old centre-back has returned to the land of the rising sun on several occasions to play for clubs in the country. Its beginnings were in Alianza LimaHe's a dream team again.
Now, Erick Noriega is shocking his position in the U-23 pre-Olympic and has sparked everyone's interest on social networks, especially for his match against Argentina. The 22-year-old central defender has earned all sorts of accolades and experience abroad, although he does not play in the first division, but instead plays for Comerciantes in Peru's Liga 2, with hopes of a promotion or signing soon. High level sports company.
One of Eric Noriega's best performances against Argentina.
With experience in Japan, Germany and Peru, Eric Noriega is emerging as one of Peru's best footballers in the run-up to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and his continued talent against Paraguay and Uruguay has seen teams from across the continent take notice.
Clubs played by Eric Noriega
- Shimizu S-Pulse – Japan
- Machida Selvia – Japan
- SV Stralen – Alemannia
- University of San Martin – Peru
- Traders – Peru
