Paolo Guerrero
Peruvian footballer and Copa America top scorer
Born
January 1st, 1984
41 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Peru
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A professional footballer, played primarily as a striker. Competed for clubs such as Bayern Munich, Hamburg, and Flamengo. Represented the Peru national team, achieving significant milestones including participating in multiple Copa América tournaments. Scored over 30 goals for the national team, becoming the all-time top scorer for Peru. In 2019, contributed to Peru's journey to the Copa América final, earning recognition for performances throughout the tournament.
Scored over 30 goals for Peru national team
Top scorer in Copa América 2019
Played for Flamengo and won Brasileirão
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