Luis Cordero in 'La Fe de Cuto': How he became 'Pompo' and gave up his nickname 'Care Vaca'

‘La Fe de Cuto’ embarked on a journey through the north of the country on what has been called ‘The Route of Faith’ and the first destination of ‘Cuto Guadalupe’ was to reach the ‘City of Eternal Spring’ to meet up with his teammate at Universitario de Deportes, Luis ‘Pompo’ Cordero.

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The former 'crema' player explained the origin of his 'nickname' and how it became famous over another one that had been given to him at the club. In addition, he revealed who gave him the nickname that he didn't like but had to put up with.

“'Cara de Vaca' put me that nickname, when he puts that and everyone laughs, sh*t, that nickname doesn't stick. I changed it to Karembeu, like the former French player, and 'Puma started calling me that and people started calling me that”, he recounted.

But Cordero was not well known for being 'Cara de Vaca' or 'Karembeu', he is known by everyone as 'Pompo' and he himself told us how he ended up with that nickname.

Neighbor shouted 'Pompo' and everything changed

“One day when I was playing at the Nacional, a neighbor of mine shouted 'Pompo', which was the nickname in my neighborhood, the journalists heard it and that's how they started calling me in the newspapers. Better, because 'cara de vaca' wasn't it, ha, ha, ha. I'm happy”, he added.

Luis Cordero became a protagonist again in Peruvian soccer, and this time as a coach of the good women's soccer team Carlos A. Mannucci who finished as runner-up in the Liga Femenina and is looking for revenge next season.

His debut with 'U' and his failed move to the Bundesliga

How is my beautiful people from 'La fe de Cuto' doing! we keep recharging, but now we packed our bags and we went on a tour of the north of the country where no character will be spared. Our first stop is Trujillo and here we found my namesake, my friend, and a great character: Luis 'Pompo' Cordero who still owes me a visit to my restaurant 'Cuto 16'.

In this first part of the interview, we will travel back in time to the past, to the beginnings of 'Pompo' in his neighborhood, then in Surquillo, and finally the arrival at Universitario where we had to share a team and championship celebrations. In those glory days of 'hunger' and 'thirst' that we went through at 'U'.

Without further ado, my people, and with a spectacular weather in this city, I leave you with the conversation with 'Pompo' Cordero that brings you what you like and drives you crazy, the 'Aguadito' for you to enjoy. And you know, no matter where we are in Peru: Faith is the most beautiful thing in life.

Continue here the full interview with Luis 'Pompo' Cordero.

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