José Carvallo


José Aurelio Carvallo Alonso is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Peruvian Liga 1 club Universitario de Deportes.

Club career

Carvallo began his career with Universitario when he joined the club's youth ranks at 12 years of age. In 2003, at 17 years of age, Carvallo debuted in a first division match against Atlético Universidad. With la "U", Carvallo defended the club's goal in international competitions. In 2006, he participated in four Copa Libertadores matches and in 2007 saw action in two Copa Sudamericana matches. Carvallo participated in 94 first division matches during his five year stay with Universitario.
Carvallo joined D.C. United on loan in early 2008. He currently holds a US Green card which helped speed his transfer to D.C. United. He made his debut on 12 April 2008, against Real Salt Lake, conceding four goals in a 4-0 loss. He was released on 17 July 2008.
In July 2008, José Carvallo was loaned out to Sporting Cristal for the 2nd half of 2008. After his loaned ended in December, he signed a two year contract with Sporting Cristal.
Carvallo signed with FBC Melgar in January 2011.

International career

Carvallo has represented Peru internationally at the Under-15, Under-17 and Under-20 level. He made his full national team debut for Peru in September 2007, when he entered the match as a second-half substitute in a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in Lima.
In May 2018 he was named in Peru’s provisional 24 man squad for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

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Club

Universitario de Deportes