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Nilson Loyola

Loyola training with Peru at the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Personal information
Full name	Nilson Evair Loyola Morales
Date of birth	(1994-10-26) 26 October 1994 (age 30)
Place of birth	Lima, Peru
Height	1.79 m
Playing position	Left back
Club information
Current club	Club Deportivo Universidad César Vallejo
Number	29
Youth career
2004–2013	Sporting Cristal
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2014–2018	Melgar	113	(10)
2019	Goiás	0	(0)
2019–2023	Sporting Cristal	98	(10)
2024-	Club Deportivo Universidad César Vallejo	5	(0)
National team‡
2016–	Peru	10	(0)
Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 28 June 2019. † Appearances (Goals). ‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 15:42, 23 March 2024 (UTC)

Nilson Evair Loyola Morales (born on October 26, 1994) is a Peruvian professional football player. He is known for playing as a left back, which is a defensive position on the field. Nilson currently plays for Club Deportivo Universidad César Vallejo. He has also played for the Peruvian national team.

Nilson Loyola's Football Journey

Starting Young

Nilson Loyola was born in Lima, Peru. He began his football journey at a young age. In 2004, when he was just ten years old, he joined the youth team of Sporting Cristal.

At first, Nilson played as an attacker, also known as a forward. Later, he changed his position to a left winger, which means he played on the left side of the field and helped with attacks. He left Sporting Cristal in 2013.

Playing for Melgar

In January 2014, Nilson joined another club called FBC Melgar. He first played with their reserve team, which is a team for younger players or those who are not yet in the main squad.

Nilson made his first appearance for Melgar's main team on February 22, 2014. This was during a tournament called the Copa Inca. His team won the game 2–0 against Sport Huancayo.

After playing one more match in that tournament, Nilson spent the rest of 2014 with the reserve team. He returned to the main squad in 2015. His team, Melgar, won the Clausura title that year.

For the 2016 season, Nilson was officially promoted to the main team. The coach, Juan Reynoso, made him a regular starter. Nilson scored his first goal for Melgar on May 18, 2016. It was an equalizer goal against his old team, Sporting Cristal.

Moving to Goiás

On December 27, 2018, Nilson Loyola signed with a Brazilian club called Goiás. This was a big step in his career, moving to play football in another country.

Playing for Peru

First Call-Ups

Nilson Loyola also plays for his country, Peru. On August 22, 2016, the manager of the Peruvian national team, Ricardo Gareca, called him up to join the squad. This was for two important matches to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

Even though he was called up, Nilson did not play in those first two matches. He made his official international debut on November 11, 2016. He came on as a substitute in the second half of a game against Paraguay, which Peru won 4–1.

World Cup Dreams

On November 16, 2016, Nilson got his first chance to start a game for Peru. This was because another player, Miguel Trauco, was not able to play. Peru played against Brazil and lost 2–0.

In May 2018, Nilson was chosen for Peru's provisional squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. This is a huge honor for any football player, as it means they might get to play in the biggest football tournament in the world.

How Many Games Has He Played?

Here is a summary of Nilson Loyola's appearances and goals for the Peruvian national team.

Trophies and Wins

Nilson Loyola has helped his teams win several important titles during his career. These are called "honours" in football.

Melgar

• Torneo Descentralizado: 2015

Sporting Cristal

• Peruvian Primera División: 2020
• Copa Bicentenario: 2021
• Torneo Apertura: 2021
• Torneo Clausura runner-up: 2020

See also

In Spanish: Nilson Loyola para niños