Peruvian U-20 National Team's Disappointing Debut
The Peruvian U-20 National Team started their journey in the South American Championship on Thursday, January 19 against Brazil; however, the debut was not promising as they lost 3-0. Victor Roque, a forward who scored two goals in the 90 minutes, stood out and is expected to be one of the players to watch in this tournament.
The 17-year-old footballer is considered one of the new promises of Brazilian football, with a huge market value and is already being followed by important European clubs.
Who is Victor Roque?
Victor Roque plays as a center forward and was developed in the youth teams of América MG. In 2019, he moved to Cruzeiro, and three years later Athletico Paranaense bought his transfer for 4.7 million euros. He has already played 36 official matches at such a young age, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists.
What is Victor Roque Worth?
The Brazilian 'gem' is valued at 11 million according to the Transfermarkt website, tripling the total value of the entire Peruvian U-20 team. With two goals already, he is one of the tournament's top scorers, and it won't be the last time we see him celebrating a goal.
Which Teams are Following Victor Roque?
Victor Roque has a promising future, and top European clubs such as PSG, the Ligue 1 champions, and Real Madrid, the champions of LaLiga and the previous Champions League, are already monitoring his progress.