Juan Pablo Goicochea del Carpio (born 12 January 2005) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a forward for Defensor Sporting, on loan from Platense, and the Peru national team.
Club career Born in Lima, Goicochea started his career with Esther Grande, staying until the club folded in 2018, before joining Alianza Lima. His debut for Alianza was reportedly delayed due to interest from Brazilian clubs Grêmio and Botafogo. He began training with the Alianza first team in October 2022, and made his debut just a week later.
International career Goicochea has represented Peru at under-20 level. On his eighteenth birthday, while representing Peru in a friendly against Bolivia, he and teammate Kenji Cabrera, as well as two Bolivian players, were sent off following a brawl. He was left with a black eye following a punch from a Bolivian player during the brawl.
Style of play Known for his physical size, speed of positioning and goal-scoring ability, Goicochea has been labelled as the "new Paolo Guerrero" by press in Peru. He lists Claudio Pizarro, Gabriel Jesus and Jefferson Farfán as players he looks up to and styles his game on.
Career statistics Club
ClubDivisionLeagueCupContinentalTotalSeasonAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAlianza LimaLiga 1202210–—10202330–—30Total40000040PlatensePrimera División20241000–10Career total50000050
Honours Alianza Lima Torneo Clausura: 2022 Liga 1: 2022 Torneo Apertura: 2023
Platense Primera División: 2025 Apertura
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