In 2013, a team from Lambayeque became champion of the Second Division, thus obtaining the direct spot to participate in the Decentralized Championship of the following year. This institution was Los Caimanes, also known as the 'Lacoste' team due to the resemblance between their shield and the well-known clothing brand. Likewise, they had players with extensive experience in Peruvian football, such as Luis 'Cuto' Guadalupe and Mario 'Machito' Gómez.
The northern team had a terrible campaign in the first division and lost their category after falling to Sport Huancayo in a relegation match. The following year, they were the runners-up in the second division, but it was not enough to promote.
Over time, they remained in the Peruvian Second Division and on several occasions were the main favorites to become champions; however, this never happened. After many years fighting to return to Liga 1, the Lambayeque team has a discouraging present.
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What happened to Los Caimanes?
Currently, the team is in the Copa Peru and a few days ago it was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the Lambayeque Departamental Stage, so it will have to wait until the next season to have the chance to return to the highest category of national soccer.
Which players passed through Los Caimanes?
In addition to 'Cuto' and 'Machito', players like Michael Guevara, Roberto 'Malingas' Jiménez, Alexander Sánchez, Israel Khan, Yordi Vílchez, and Johnny Vegas also wore the green shirt.
The 'Machito' spent five seasons in the reptile team. Photo: Diffusion
The 'Cuto' played in the Peruvian Second Division at the end of his career. Photo: Diffusion