The Peru U23 team lost to Uruguay and was eliminated in the group stage of the 2024 Pre-Olympics. Although the team led by “Chemo” del Solar had to face the competition without players like Piero Quispe or Joao Grimaldo, the Bicolor recorded high scores and one of those who stood out the most was the central defender Erick Noriega. He plays in Peruvian football and has even been praised by the international press.
How much is Erick Noriega worth?
According to the latest update from the specialist portal Transfermarkt, Erick Noriega is worth 225,000 euros.
Erick Noriega started at every pre-Olympic Games. Photo: Instagram/@ErickNoriega.
Where does Erick Noriega play?
While the first days of the Pre-Olympics were being played, Erick Noriega was announced as the new player United merchants, Club recently promoted to League 1.
Erick Noriega was signed by Comerciantes Unidos. Photo: United Traders.
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What did Erick Noriega say after Peru's elimination from the pre-Olympics?
At the end of the game against the Charrúas, Noriega took stock of the Blanquirroja's participation and apologized to the fans.
“Unfortunately we couldn't achieve our goal, but this will help us players for our future. When I was allowed to wear the Peru jersey for the first time in this category, I was very happy when I was called up. I want to thank everyone.” The fans and apologize because we couldn’t qualify for the Olympics. Sorry and thank you for everything,” he said at the end of the duel.
Fans highlight Erick Noriega in the Peru U23 squad
After the 3-0 defeat against Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay, the fans were the Peruvian team They did not hesitate to highlight the great level that the 22-year-old central defender has shown in his games.
“The Peru thing is weak. The only one who shows moderation at the beginning is Erick Noriega, but it is of no use if Juan Pablo Goicochea and Adrián Ascues do not support at the top, Bassco Soyer has given some offense”, “How insulting is that” that Erick Noriega” , “Erick Noriega and the best thing is the goalkeeper, one of the most valuable things about this team,” were some of the comments on the networks.
During the match between Blanquirroja and Argentina, Argentine journalist Daniel Avellaneda used his networks to praise the Inca defender.
“Erick Noriega, Peru's central goalkeeper, is very interesting. He has anticipation, he plays with judgment and daring. He was born in Japan and played for the Asia U-19. As a reminder. He plays for Comerciantes Unidos,” wrote the ESPN communicator.
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How did Peru fare in the 2024 Olympic qualifiers?
The The Peruvian U23 team reached its peak in last place in Group B of the Pre-Olympics. The teams led by “Chemo” del Solar only got 3 points after defeating Chile on the first day.
- Peru 1-0 Chile (Date 1)
- Peru 0-2 Argentina (Date 2)
- Peru – Paraguay 0-1 (Date 3)
- Peru – Uruguay 0-3 (Date 4).
The Peru U23 team couldn't rely on some of their numbers. Photo: Conmebol.