Edison Flores facts for kids
Flores with Peru in 2017
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| Full name | Edison Michael Flores Peralta | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 14 May 1994 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Comas, Lima, Peru | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Winger, attacking midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Universitario | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 19 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2008–2011 | Universitario | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2012 | Universitario | 37 | (4) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2014 | Villarreal B | 44 | (7) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Universitario | 56 | (11) | |||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | AaB | 47 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2018–2020 | Morelia | 45 | (12) | |||||||||||||
| 2020–2022 | D.C. United | 41 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2022–2024 | Atlas | 22 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | → Universitario (loan) | 47 | (15) | |||||||||||||
| 2025– | Universitario | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||||||||
| 2010–2011 | Peru U17 | 5 | (3) | |||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Peru U20 | 11 | (2) | |||||||||||||
| 2013– | Peru | 80 | (16) | |||||||||||||
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Honours
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Edison Michael Flores Peralta (born on May 14, 1994) is a Peruvian professional footballer. He plays as a forward for Peruvian Liga 1 club Universitario de Deportes. He also plays for the Peru national team.
Flores started his football journey in the youth teams of Universitario de Deportes in Lima. In 2011, when he was just 17, he helped Universitario win the 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores. He was even named the best player of that tournament!
For his country, Flores played in the 2018 FIFA World Cup. He was one of Peru's top scorers in the qualifying games for that World Cup. He scored five goals, just like Paolo Guerrero. He also played in three Copa América tournaments. These were in 2016, 2019, and 2024. In 2019, he helped Peru reach the final and finish as runners-up.
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Club Career
Early Days at Universitario
Edison Flores played in the youth teams of Universitario de Deportes from 2008 to 2011. In March 2011, at 16, he joined the main team. He was part of the Universitario U-20 team that won the 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores. He was named the best player in that tournament.
He played his first official league game on July 31, 2011. He was 17 years old at the time. This game was against Juan Aurich in the 2011 season. Later, he played in his first "Peruvian Clásico" on September 24, 2011. This big game was against Alianza Lima. Flores helped his team win 2–1 by setting up the winning goal.
In the next season, he scored his first professional goal. This happened in a 2–1 win against León de Huanuco. He also scored a header in another "Clásico" game, helping Universitario win 2–1.
Playing for Villarreal and Back to Universitario
On August 31, 2012, Flores joined Villarreal's reserve team, Villarreal B, in Spain. He played his first game for them in a 1–0 win against CF Badalona. He scored his first goal for Villarreal B in a 1–1 draw against Levante B.
In March 2014, Villarreal announced that Flores would return to Universitario. After coming back, he played in the 2014 Copa Libertadores group stage. In the 2016 season, he was a key player for Universitario. His team won the 2016 Torneo Apertura title. He scored an amazing overhead kick goal in the winning game against Sporting Cristal.
Adventures in Denmark and Mexico
On August 11, 2016, Flores moved to Aalborg BK in Denmark. He signed a four-year contract with the club. He played his first game on August 15, 2016, in a 2–1 win. On August 28, 2016, he scored his first goal in the Danish Superliga. He helped his team win 2–1 against Aarhus Gymnastikforening.
In 2018, Edison moved to the famous Mexican club Monarcas Morelia. The Mexican team announced him as their new player. He signed a four-year deal with them.
Time in the USA and Return Home
On January 14, 2020, D.C. United in the USA bought Flores. They paid a club-record $5 million for him. Flores played his first game on February 29, 2020. In August, he had a head injury and was out for six weeks. He returned to play on October 11, 2020. On November 1, 2020, Flores made his first two assists for the team.
Flores scored his first goal in the MLS (Major League Soccer) on May 13, 2021. This goal secured a 1–0 win for D.C. United. In May, he got a hamstring injury. He returned to play in mid-August.
One of the most memorable moments of his second return to Universitario was his goal against Alianza Lima. This goal helped Universitario win the Peruvian championship. It was their first championship in 10 years. Edison Flores later scored two goals to help Universitario win the "Apertura" tournament against Chankas.
International Career
Representing Peru's Youth Teams
Edison Flores played for all of Peru's youth national teams. He was part of the U-20 squad in the 2013 South American Youth Football Championship. In the final match against U-20 Chile, he scored a header. This goal gave Peru the lead. Even though Peru didn't qualify for the World Cup, Flores's performance impressed the coach. He was then called to the senior national team for the first time.
Shining for the Senior National Team
Under coach Ricardo Gareca, Flores was not always chosen at first. But after the 2015 Copa América, his good play in the national league caught Gareca's eye. Flores was then called up for the Copa América Centenario in the United States. He made a big impact in his first major tournament. He scored a goal against Ecuador in a 2–2 draw. He helped Peru win their group and even eliminate Brazil.
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His great performance made him a new star for Peru. He was often chosen for Peru's 2018 World Cup qualifying games. He helped Peru qualify for the World Cup after 36 years! In May 2018, he was named in Peru's squad for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
In Peru's second game during the 2019 Copa America, he scored a goal. This was in a 3–1 win over Bolivia. In the quarterfinals, he scored the winning penalty against Uruguay. This sent his team to the semifinals. He then scored the first goal against Chile in the semi-finals. This helped Peru reach the final against Brazil.
Personal Life
On December 21, 2019, Edison Flores married his longtime girlfriend, Ana Siucho. Their wedding was even shown on TV!
Edison Flores has African and Quechua family roots. He and his teammate Renato Tapia have worked to promote the culture of the Peruvian Quechua people.
Achievements
Club Universitario de Deportes
- U-20 Copa Libertadores: 2011
- Peruvian Primera División: Apertura 2016
- Peruvian Primera División: 2023
- Peruvian Primera División: 2024
Individual Awards
- U-20 Copa Libertadores Best Player: 2011
