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Paolo Guerrero Sets 2026 as Final Season, Finishes Career at Alianza Lima

The 42-year-old says he chose the timeline with his family, with a Peru farewell match under discussion.

Overview

  • Guerrero confirmed he will keep playing through the end of Peru’s 2026 league calendar before retiring.
  • He returned to boyhood club Alianza Lima in 2024 and plans to close his career where it began.
  • A testimonial with the Peruvian national team has been talked about, though no concrete plans are in place.
  • The forward’s career included a 2002 move to Bayern Munich, a breakthrough at Hamburger SV, years in Brazil, and a late homecoming.
  • He is Peru’s record goalscorer with 41 goals and among its most-capped players, prompting emotional reactions from teammates.