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"Yotun" and "Yotún" redirect here. For the folkloric being, see Jötunn.
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal family name is Yotún and the second or maternal family name is Flores.
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Yoshimar Yotún
Yoshimar Yotún (2015).jpg
Yotún playing for Malmö FF in 2015
Personal information
Full name Víctor Yoshimar Yotún Flores
Date of birth (1990-04-07) 7 April 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth Callao, Peru
Height 1.70 m
Playing position Defensive Midfielder, left-back, Left Winger
Club information
Current club Sporting Cristal
Number 27
Youth career
1997–2002 Academia Cantolao
2003–2004 Circolo Sp. Italiano
2005–2006 Deportivo Real FC
2007 Sporting Cristal
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2008–2014 Sporting Cristal 147 (8)
2008 → José Gálvez (loan) 28 (3)
2013 → Vasco da Gama (loan) 23 (0)
2015–2017 Malmö FF 58 (3)
2017–2018 Orlando City 32 (5)
2019–2021 Cruz Azul 85 (4)
2022– Sporting Cristal 42 (7)
National team‡
2011– Peru 128 (8)
Honours
Men's football
Representing  Peru
Copa América
Runner-up 2019 Brazil
Third 2011 Argentina
Third 2015 Chile
  • Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 29 May 2023.

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 21 November 2023

Víctor Yoshimar Yotún Flores (born April 7, 1990) is a professional footballer from Peru. He plays for the Peruvian club Sporting Cristal and is also a key player for the Peru national team. Yoshimar is very versatile on the field. He can play as a left back (a defender on the left side), a left winger (an attacking player on the left), or a defensive midfielder (a player who protects the defense).

Yoshimar's Club Journey

Starting Out in Football

Yoshimar Yotún began playing football at a young age. When he was just 7 years old, he joined a youth football academy called Academia Deportiva Cantolao. He trained there until he was 12.

After that, he moved to the youth teams of Circolo Sportivo Italiano for two seasons. Later, he played for Deportivo Real FC's youth teams. In 2007, he made a big step by joining one of Peru's largest football clubs, Sporting Cristal, where he played in their youth squad.

Playing for José Gálvez

In January 2008, Yoshimar was loaned to José Gálvez FBC. This was his first chance to play professionally. He made his official debut on March 5, 2008, in a league match against Coronel Bolognesi FC. He scored his first goal just a few days later, on March 9, helping his team win 1–0 against Atlético Minero.

He played 28 league games and scored 3 goals for José Gálvez. His contributions helped the club avoid being moved down to a lower league that season.

First Time at Sporting Cristal

In January 2009, Yotún returned to Sporting Cristal. He played his first game for them on May 9, 2009, against FBC Melgar.

On May 27, 2012, Yoshimar played his 100th league match for Sporting Cristal. He even got to wear the captain's armband during part of that game!

Moving to Malmö FF

On January 27, 2015, Yoshimar moved to Europe! He signed a three-year contract with Malmö FF, a champion club in Sweden. He started as a left back.

Later, he showed how good he was in midfield positions. He became a very important player for Malmö FF, especially in 2017, and fans even voted him player of the month in July!

Playing in the USA with Orlando City

Yoshimar then moved to the United States. On August 4, 2017, he joined Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer. He played his first game for them on August 13.

On September 28, he scored his first goal for Orlando City in a big 6–1 win. He also helped set up two other goals in that game! In 2018, he was chosen as an All-Star player, which is a big honor.

Time with Cruz Azul

On December 27, 2018, Yotún moved to Cruz Azul, a well-known club in Mexico's Liga MX. He played there for several seasons.

Back to Sporting Cristal

On March 8, 2022, Yoshimar Yotún made a big return! He came back to play for his former club, Sporting Cristal, in Peru.

Yoshimar's International Career

Yoshimar Yotún has also had a fantastic career playing for his country, Peru.

Early International Games

In 2011, his great performances for Sporting Cristal caught the eye of the new Peru national team coach. Yoshimar was called up to play in the Kirin Cup. He made his national team debut against Japan.

In 2013, during a World Cup qualification game against Uruguay, Yoshimar was sent off (given a red card). This moment was difficult for him and for Peruvian fans.

Copa América Success

In 2015, Yoshimar was part of the Peruvian team that finished third in the 2015 Copa América tournament. He also played in all three group games of the 2016 Copa América Centenario.

Playing in the FIFA World Cup

A huge moment for Yoshimar and Peru came when they qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup. It was the first time Peru had made it to the World Cup in 36 years! Yoshimar was part of the 23-player squad that went to Russia, and he played in all three of Peru's group games.

On June 20, 2021, Yoshimar played his 100th match for Peru in a 2–1 win against Colombia during the 2021 Copa América. This is a huge achievement for any footballer!

Career Statistics

FC Salzburg vs. Malmö FF 17
Yotún playing in a Champions League qualifier in 2015.

Here are some details about the games Yoshimar Yotún has played for his clubs and his country.

Club Games

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
José Gálvez (loan) 2008 Peruvian Primera División 28 3 0 0 — 28 3
Sporting Cristal 2009 Peruvian Primera División 23 0 0 0 — 23 0
2010 36 4 0 0 — 36 4
2011 27 1 0 0 — 27 1
2012 35 2 0 0 — 35 2
2014 26 1 10 1 2 0 38 2
Total 147 8 10 1 2 0 159 9
Vasco da Gama (loan) 2013 Série A 27 0 4 0 — 31 0
Malmö FF 2015 Allsvenskan 24 1 4 0 10 0 38 1
2016 19 0 5 0 — 24 0
2017 15 2 0 0 2 0 17 2
Total 58 3 9 0 12 0 79 3
Orlando City 2017 MLS 10 1 0 0 — 10 1
2018 22 4 0 0 — 22 4
Total 32 5 0 0 0 0 32 5
Cruz Azul 2018–19 Liga MX 16 1 1 1 — 17 2
2019–20 17 1 1 0 3 1 21 2
2020–21 39 1 0 0 2 1 41 2
2021–22 13 1 0 0 7 1 20 2
Total 85 4 2 1 11 3 99 8
Sporting Cristal 2022 Peruvian Primera División 17 2 0 0 5 0 22 2
2023 14 2 0 0 10 1 24 3
Total 31 4 0 0 15 4 46 5
Career total 408 27 25 2 41 0 474 30

International Games

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National team Year Apps Goals
Peru 2011 12 0
2012 11 0
2013 8 1
2014 8 0
2015 11 0
2016 10 1
2017 9 0
2018 13 0
2019 10 1
2020 4 0
2021 16 2
2022 6 2
2023 10 1
Total 128 8
Scores and results list Peru's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Yotún goal.
List of international goals scored by Yoshimar Yotún
No. Date Venue Cap Opponent Score Result Competition
1 15 October 2013 Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru 31  Bolivia 1–0 1–1 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 28 May 2016 Memorial Stadium, Seattle, United States 53  El Salvador 3–1 3–1 Friendly
3 3 July 2019 Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Brazil 90  Chile 2–0 3–0 2019 Copa América
4 2 July 2021 Estádio Olímpico Pedro Ludovico, Goiânia, Brazil 103  Paraguay 3–2 3–3 2021 Copa América
5 9 July 2021 Estádio Nacional Mané Garrincha, Brasília, Brazil 105  Colombia 1–0 2–3 2021 Copa América
6 20 January 2022 Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru 113  Jamaica 3–0 3–0 Friendly
7 29 March 2022 Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru 117  Paraguay 2–0 2–0 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
8 21 November 2023 Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru 128  Venezuela 1–0 1–1 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification

Awards and Trophies

Yoshimar Yotún has won many awards and trophies throughout his career!

Sporting Cristal

  • Torneo Descentralizado (Peruvian League Champion): 2012, 2014

Malmö FF

Cruz Azul

  • Liga MX (Mexican League Champion): Guardianes 2021
  • Campeón de Campeones (Mexican Champion of Champions): 2021
  • Supercopa MX (Mexican Supercup): 2019
  • Leagues Cup (North American Club Tournament): 2019

Peru National Team

  • Copa América:
    • Runner-up: 2019
    • Third place: 2011, 2015
    • Fourth place: 2021

Individual Awards

  • Torneo Descentralizado Left back of the Year: 2009
  • MLS All-Star: 2018 (Chosen as one of the best players in the league)
  • Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2021 (Named one of the best players in the tournament)

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