The Captain of the Future
Renato Tapia has become one of the stalwarts of the Peruvian National Team in recent years and this has earned him the title of one of the promises in Russia 2018 by CONMEBOL.
A Star-Studded List
The Peruvian midfielder is part of the list of South American youth called to be stars in the World Cup. Gabriel Jesus (Brazil), Paulo Dybala (Argentina), Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay), Davison Sanchez (Colombia), among others, are also part of this luxurious list.
Paolo Guerrero: FIFA President Understands 'Depredador's' Disappointment for Not Playing in the World Cup
A Historical Return
The Peruvian National Team will be in the spotlight in Russia 2018, especially because of their historic style of play that made football lovers celebrate the return of the national team to the World Cup after 36 years of absence.
Group C
The Peruvian National Team is part of Group C and will have to face Denmark, France, and Australia with the intention of reaching the round of 16, a stage they have not reached since the 1978 World Cup in Argentina.
Rusia 2018's National Promise
Renato Tapia, at 22 years old, is the national promise in Russia 2018. Although he has not been able to establish himself in his club, every time he wears the national team's jersey, he has shown that he is a high-caliber player capable of stepping up when the team is not doing well.