Yoshimar Yotún is a Peruvian association football player born in Callao. As the most capped player in the history of the Peru national football team with 134 appearances, he is a versatile athlete capable of playing as a left back, defensive midfielder, or left winger. Since starting his professional career in 2008, he has achieved success in multiple leagues and was named to the 2021 Copa América Team of the Tournament.
With 134 international appearances, Victor Yoshimar Yotún Flores stands as the most capped player in the history of the Peru national football team. The Callao-born versatile athlete, who began his professional journey in 2008, has built an extensive career spanning leagues across the Americas and Europe, functioning effectively as a left back, defensive midfielder, or left winger.
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Yotún developed his skills at the Academia Deportiva Cantolao from age seven to twelve before transitioning through the youth divisions of Circolo Sportivo Italiano and Deportivo Real FC. In 2007, he moved to Sporting Cristal. His professional introduction occurred during a loan to José Gálvez FBC for the 2008 Descentralizado season. He debuted on 5 March 2008 against Coronel Bolognesi FC and registered his first professional goal four days later against Atlético Minero. After returning to Sporting Cristal in 2009, he established himself as a core squad member, eventually reaching 100 league appearances for the club by May 2012.
International Assignments and Success
Moving abroad in 2015, Yotún signed a three-year contract with Swedish champions Malmö FF. While initially utilized as a left back, his adaptability led to successful midfield deployments, helping the team secure Allsvenskan titles in 2016 and 2017. He later joined Major League Soccer club Orlando City SC in August 2017, where he was named an All-Star in 2018. His career trajectory then took him to Mexico, where he was sold to Cruz Azul in December 2018 for $4 million, later securing a Liga MX title during the Guardianes 2021 campaign.
Representing Peru on the Global Stage
Yotún earned his first international call-up under coach Sergio Markarián for the 2011 Kirin Cup. His national career includes participation in multiple Copa América tournaments and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, marking Peru's first appearance in the tournament in 36 years. His 100th cap for the national side was earned on 20 June 2021 during a victory over Colombia. He has consistently contributed to Peru's competitive standing, notably being named to the 2021 Copa América Team of the Tournament.
Fast facts
- Born: 7 April 1990, Callao
- Primary Positions: Left back, left winger, defensive midfielder
- Peru National Team Appearances: 134
- Malmö FF Allsvenskan Titles: 2016, 2017
- Cruz Azul Transfer Fee: $4 million
- MLS All-Star Selection: 2018
- Total Professional Career Start: 2008
Questions readers ask
Which clubs has Yotún played for professionally?
His career includes spells at José Gálvez FBC, Sporting Cristal, CR Vasco da Gama, Malmö FF, Orlando City SC, and Cruz Azul.
What major honors has he won?
He has won the Torneo Descentralizado, Allsvenskan, Liga MX, Campeón de Campeones, Supercopa MX, and the Leagues Cup.
