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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
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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 (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Defensive Midfielder, left-back, left winger
Team information
Current team
 Sporting Cristal
Number 19
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)
International career‡
2011– Peru 128 (8)
Medal record
Men's football
Representing  Peru
Copa América
Runner-up 2019 Brazil
Third 2011 Argentina
Third 2015 Chile
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 29 May 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 21 November 2023

Víctor Yoshimar Yotún Flores (born on April 7, 1990) is a professional footballer from Peru. He plays for the Peruvian Liga 1 club Sporting Cristal and is also a key player for the Peru national team. Yoshimar is a versatile player, meaning he can play in different positions on the field. He often plays 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 helps defend and also start attacks from the middle).

Yoshimar's Football Journey

Starting Young: Early Clubs

Yoshimar Yotún began his football journey at a very young age. He started playing at seven years old in a youth academy called Academia Deportiva Cantolao. He stayed there until he was 12.

After that, he joined the youth teams of Circolo Sportivo Italiano for two seasons. He then played for Deportivo Real FC's youth divisions. In 2007, when he was 17, he moved to one of Peru's biggest clubs, Sporting Cristal, and played in their youth team.

First Steps as a Pro: José Gálvez

In January 2008, Yoshimar was loaned to José Gálvez FBC for the 2008 season. This was a big step for him because it was where he made his professional debut! On March 5, 2008, he played his first official match against Coronel Bolognesi FC. He came into the game in the second half, and the match ended in a 1–1 draw.

Just a few days later, on March 9, 2008, Yoshimar scored his very first professional goal! It was in a home game against Atlético Minero, and his goal helped his team win 1–0. He played 28 league games that season and scored 3 goals. His contributions helped José Gálvez avoid being moved down to a lower league.

Playing for Sporting Cristal

In January 2009, Yotún returned to Sporting Cristal, the club he had been with as a youth player. He made his official debut for Sporting Cristal on May 9, 2009, in a league match against FBC Melgar.

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

Moving to Sweden: Malmö FF

On January 27, 2015, Yoshimar made a big move to Europe! He signed a three-year contract with Malmö FF, a famous club in Sweden. When he first arrived, he played as a left back.

In 2016, he started playing in different midfield positions, where he really shined. By the first half of 2017, he became a very important player for Malmö FF. Fans even voted him their player of the month in July!

Playing in the USA: Orlando City SC

Yoshimar then moved to the United States, joining Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer (MLS) on August 4, 2017. He played his first game for Orlando on August 13.

On September 28, he scored his first goal for Orlando City in a big 6–1 win against New England Revolution. In that same game, he also helped set up two other goals! His great performance led to him being chosen as an MLS All-Star in 2018, which means he was one of the best players in the league.

Adventures in Mexico: Cruz Azul

On December 27, 2018, Yoshimar moved to Mexico to play for Cruz Azul in Liga MX. This was another exciting step in his career, playing in a new country and a new league.

Back Home: Return to Sporting Cristal

On March 8, 2022, Yoshimar Yotún made a heartwarming return to his former club, Sporting Cristal, in Peru. He continues to play for them, bringing his experience and skill back to his home country.

Playing for Peru: International Career

Yoshimar Yotún has also had a very successful career playing for his country, the Peru national team.

Early Days and First Copa América

In 2011, because of his strong performances for Sporting Cristal, Yoshimar was called up to play for the Peru national team. He made his debut for Peru against Japan.

Copa América Success and World Cup Qualification

Yoshimar was part of the Peruvian team that finished third in the 2015 Copa América. He also played in the 2016 Copa América Centenario.

A huge moment for Yoshimar and Peru came in 2018. He was part of the team that qualified for the 2018 FIFA World Cup! This was a massive achievement because Peru hadn't been in the World Cup for 36 years. Yoshimar played in all three of Peru's group games in Russia.

Reaching 100 Caps

On June 20, 2021, Yoshimar played his 100th match for Peru in a 2–1 win against Colombia during the 2021 Copa América. Reaching 100 international games is a huge milestone for any footballer, showing his dedication and long career with the national team.

Career Statistics

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

Club Appearances and Goals

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 Appearances and Goals

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

Awards and Achievements

Yoshimar Yotún has won many awards and championships throughout his career:

Sporting Cristal

  • Torneo Descentralizado: 2012, 2014

Malmö FF

Cruz Azul

  • Liga MX: Guardianes 2021
  • Campeón de Campeones: 2021
  • Supercopa MX: 2019
  • Leagues Cup: 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
  • Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2021

More to Explore

  • List of men's footballers with 100 or more international caps

See also

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