Aldo Corzo
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Aldo Sebastián Corzo Chávez (born May 20, 1989 in Lima
) is a Peruvian
footballer who currently plays as right back for Universidad San Martín de Porres
and the Peruvian national team
.
after playing for Club de Regatas Lima
when Jaime Duarte saw him. He was promoted to the first team in 2008 by Richard Páez
. He made his official debut against Sport Boys
in Matute. After that match Corzo was a regular in the initial 11, being an important key and saving Alianza from playing in the second division.
.
U-20 team in the 2009 South American Youth Championship
, being eliminated quickly by losing 4 games.
On February 2, 2009, he was called to the senior team by the then current coach Jose 'Chemo' del Solar
to play a friendly against El Salvador
losing 1–0.
In June
, 2011 the new Peruvian national team
coach Sergio Markarian
decided to give Corzo a chance to play in a friendly against Senegal
. The friendly took place on June 28, 2011 in Lima
, and it was the last friendly before the start of the Copa America
. Corzo played the entire match against Senegal which finished in a 1-0 victory in favor of Peru.
. He made his Copa America debut by starting against Chile in the groupstages. Despite the loss, Corzo put in a strong performance at left back by not allowing chile, with Alexis Sanchez
, to score. His second game in the Copa America was against Venezuela
in the third-place match. Corzo again played from the start of the match and gave another solid performance this time at right back. In the end, he helped Peru claim the Bronze medal by winning the match 4-1. This is Peru's best result in the Copa America since they last won Gold in 1975.
.
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
) is a Peruvian
Peruvian people
Peru is a multiethnic country formed by the combination of different groups over five centuries, so people in Peru usually treat their nationality as a citizenship rather than an ethnicity. Amerindians inhabited Peruvian territory for several millennia before Spanish Conquest in the 16th century;...
footballer who currently plays as right back for Universidad San Martín de Porres
Universidad San Martín de Porres
Club Deportivo Universidad San Martín de Porres is a Peruvian football club, who plays in the city of Lima. The club was founded in 2004 as a joint stock company, the first in Peru. They then bought Club Sport Coopsol's place in the First Division who was promoted to the Peruvian First Division...
and the Peruvian national team
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
.
Playing style
Corzo mainly plays at right back and is naturally right-footed, but he can also play at left back. He is known for his great stamina, his strong willingness to help in the attack, and his aggressive style of defending. He also has good speed and control of the ball.Alianza Lima
Corzo got to Alianza LimaAlianza Lima
Club Alianza Lima is a Peruvian First Division football club who plays at the Estadio Alejandro Villanueva in the La Victoria District of Lima, Peru. They are one of the most famous and well supported clubs in the country and the oldest team in the Peruvian First Division.Alianza enjoyed success...
after playing for Club de Regatas Lima
Club de Regatas Lima
Regatas Lima is a sport club in Peru and one of the oldest in South America.The club is the biggest of San Isidro city, and one of the biggest in Lima Province....
when Jaime Duarte saw him. He was promoted to the first team in 2008 by Richard Páez
Richard Páez
Richard Alfred Mayela Páez Monzón known as Richard Páez is the current manager of Millonarios from Bogotá and a former coach of the Venezuela national football team. During his tenure, which lasted from January 2001 to November 2007, Venezuela achieved its best period in international football,...
. He made his official debut against Sport Boys
Sport Boys
Sport Boys Association is a Peruvian football club, playing in the port city of Callao. It was founded on Peru's independence day, July 28, 1927....
in Matute. After that match Corzo was a regular in the initial 11, being an important key and saving Alianza from playing in the second division.
Universidad San Martin
On 7 January 2010 signed a two years contract for Universidad San Martín de PorresUniversidad San Martín de Porres
Club Deportivo Universidad San Martín de Porres is a Peruvian football club, who plays in the city of Lima. The club was founded in 2004 as a joint stock company, the first in Peru. They then bought Club Sport Coopsol's place in the First Division who was promoted to the Peruvian First Division...
.
International career
He was part of the PeruPeru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
U-20 team in the 2009 South American Youth Championship
2009 South American Youth Championship
The 2009 South American Youth Championship was a football competition for national teams U-20 who are associated with the football federation CONMEBOL. It was the 24th time the tournament was held and took place in Venezuela from January 19 to February 8...
, being eliminated quickly by losing 4 games.
On February 2, 2009, he was called to the senior team by the then current coach Jose 'Chemo' del Solar
José del Solar
José Guillermo del Solar Alvarez-Calderón is a retired Peruvian footballer who played as a defensive midfielder, and a current coach....
to play a friendly against El Salvador
El Salvador national football team
El Salvador's national football team represents El Salvador in international football and is sanctioned by the Federación Salvadoreña de Fútbol . In 1899, Santa Ana and San Salvador met for the first hosted football game in El Salvador...
losing 1–0.
In June
June
June is the sixth month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of the four months with a length of 30 days. Ovid provides two etymologies for June's name in his poem concerning the months entitled the Fasti...
, 2011 the new Peruvian national team
Peru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
coach Sergio Markarian
Sergio Markarián
Sergio Apraham Markarián is a Uruguayan-Armenian football coach. Currently, he is the head coach of the national football team of Peru.-Early life:...
decided to give Corzo a chance to play in a friendly against Senegal
Senegal
Senegal , officially the Republic of Senegal , is a country in western Africa. It owes its name to the Sénégal River that borders it to the east and north...
. The friendly took place on June 28, 2011 in Lima
Lima
Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru. It is located in the valleys of the Chillón, Rímac and Lurín rivers, in the central part of the country, on a desert coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Together with the seaport of Callao, it forms a contiguous urban area known as the Lima...
, and it was the last friendly before the start of the Copa America
Copa América
The Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
. Corzo played the entire match against Senegal which finished in a 1-0 victory in favor of Peru.
2011 Copa America
His consistent performances convinced Markarian to include him in Peru's squad for the 2011 Copa America2011 Copa América
The 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
. He made his Copa America debut by starting against Chile in the groupstages. Despite the loss, Corzo put in a strong performance at left back by not allowing chile, with Alexis Sanchez
Alexis Sánchez
Alexis Alejandro Sánchez Sánchez , is a Chilean footballer who plays as a forward for FC Barcelona and for the Chilean national team. He is well known for his excellent dribbling ability, great speed and his unusual strength for a fast winger....
, to score. His second game in the Copa America was against Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
in the third-place match. Corzo again played from the start of the match and gave another solid performance this time at right back. In the end, he helped Peru claim the Bronze medal by winning the match 4-1. This is Peru's best result in the Copa America since they last won Gold in 1975.
Club
Universidad San Martín- Peruvian First Division (1): 2010
Country
Peru national football teamPeru national football team
The Peru national football team, known as 'el equipo inca', represents Peru in international football competition and is managed by the Peruvian Football Federation . The team competes against the other nine members of FIFA's CONMEBOL conference, which encompasses the countries of South America...
- Copa AmericaCopa AméricaThe Copa América —previously known as South American Championship—is an international football competition contested between the men's national teams of CONMEBOL, the sport's continental governing body...
: Bronze medal 20112011 Copa AméricaThe 2011 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, better known as the 2011 Copa América or the Copa América Argentina 2011, was the 43rd edition of the Copa América, the main international football tournament for national teams in South America...
Individual
- Peruvian First Division Right back of the Year (1): 2009
Personal life
Corzo studies currently Administration in Business at Universidad San Ignacio de LoyolaUniversidad San Ignacio de Loyola
The St. Ignacio de Loyola University is a private university located in Lima, Perú, it was founded by businessman and politician Raúl Diez Canseco in 1993....
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External links
- Aldo Corzo at transfermarkt.it
- Aldo Corzo at footballdatabase.eu