The 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores tournament provided the initial breakthrough for Edison Flores, who secured the title with Universitario de Deportes and received recognition as the competition's top player. Born in Lima on 14 May 1994, Flores emerged through the club's youth ranks before establishing himself as a versatile forward within domestic and international professional football circuits.
Early Career and Domestic Success
Flores entered the Universitario de Deportes first team in March 2011 under manager José del Solar at age 16. His league debut followed on 31 July 2011 against Juan Aurich. By September 2011, he influenced the Peruvian Clásico against Alianza Lima, providing the decisive pass for Martin Morel’s winning goal. He later secured the 2016 Torneo Apertura title with Universitario, contributing an overhead kick in a victory against Sporting Cristal.
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In August 2012, Flores joined the Spanish club Villarreal for their reserve team. He returned to Peru in 2014, eventually moving to the Danish club Aalborg BK in August 2016 on a four-year contract. His career path later included a tenure with the Mexican team Monarcas Morelia in 2018. In January 2020, D.C. United acquired the forward for a then-record $5 million transfer fee. His time in Major League Soccer included recovery from facial fractures sustained in 2020 and a hamstring injury in 2021.
National Team Contributions
Flores debuted for the Peru senior national team following an impressive showing at the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship. Under manager Ricardo Gareca, he became a core member of the squad during the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, finishing as a joint-top scorer with five goals. His international record includes appearances at the 2016, 2019, and 2024 Copa América tournaments, notably helping the team reach the 2019 final and scoring the decisive penalty against Uruguay in the quarterfinals.
Fast facts
- Full name: Edison Michael Flores Peralta
- Date of birth: 14 May 1994
- Birthplace: Lima, Peru
- Primary position: Forward
- Professional debut: 2011
- D.C. United transfer fee: $5 million
- Spouse: Ana Siucho
Questions readers ask
Which major tournaments has Edison Flores played in for Peru?
He participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the 2016, 2019, and 2024 Copa América tournaments.
What significant transfer record did Flores set in 2020?
D.C. United signed him in January 2020 for a then-club-record fee of $5 million.
