Paolo Guerrero
Awards & Honours
12
Awards Won
2
Honours
1
Rankings
4
Records
Paolo Guerrero's career is defined by remarkable achievements that place him among the greatest Peruvian footballers of all time. He is Peru's all-time leading goalscorer with 40 goals in 128 appearances, and he remains the top-scoring active player in Copa América history. His three Copa América top scorer awards are a testament to his consistency on the continental stage.Guerrero's club success spans two continents. He won the Bundesliga with Bayern Munich, the FIFA Club World Cup with Corinthians, and the Copa Libertadores with Flamengo. His goal in the 2012 Club World Cup final made him a hero in Brazil, and his leadership guided Peru to a historic runner-up finish in the 2019 Copa América. His 2015 FIFA Ballon d'Or nomination was a first for a Peruvian player, highlighting his global recognition.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Peru's All-Time Leading Goalscorer
Scored 40 goals for Peru, more than any other player in history.
Oldest Peruvian World Cup Player
Played at 34 years and 177 days, a national record.
Rankings & Lists
Copa América All-Time Top Scorer (Active)
Records & Feats
Peru's all-time leading goalscorer
Scored 40 goals in 128 appearances for the national team.
Top-scoring active player in Copa América history
Scored 14 goals in six Copa América tournaments.
Oldest Peruvian to play in a World Cup
At 34 years and 177 days in 2018.
First Peruvian nominated for FIFA Ballon d'Or
Received nomination in 2015.