Jair Córdova Explained

Jair Córdova
Fullname:Jair Ayrton Córdova Carpio
Birth Date:18 August 1996
Birth Place:Lima, Peru
Height:1.83m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Alianza Universidad
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Cienciano
Caps1:5
Goals1:2
Years2:2017–2018
Clubs2:Alianza Atlético
Caps2:46
Goals2:24
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Carlos A. Mannucci
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2019
Clubs4:Juan Aurich
Caps4:16
Goals4:9
Years5:2020
Clubs5:Alianza Universidad
Caps5:0
Goals5:0
Years6:2020
Clubs6:Cavalry FC
Caps6:4
Goals6:1
Years7:2021–
Clubs7:Alianza Universidad
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Pcupdate:18 December 2020

Jair Ayrton Córdova Carpio (born 18 August 1996) is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Alianza Universidad.

Club career

Cienciano

In 2016, Córdova played for Peruvian Liga 2 side Cienciano, making five appearances and scoring two goals.[1]

Alianza Atlético

In 2017, Córdova signed for Peruvian Liga 1 side Alianza Atlético.[2] That season, he made nineteen appearances and scored one goal as the club was relegated. The following season in Liga 2, Córdova made 27 appearances and scoring 23 goals, winning the league golden boot. He made one additional appearance in the league playoffs.

Carlos A. Mannucci

On 5 January 2019, Córdova signed with Liga 1 side Carlos A. Mannucci.[3] After making one appearance, he left the club in early 2019.

Juan Aurich

On 21 May 2019, Córdova signed with Liga 2 side Juan Aurich.[4] That season, he made sixteen league appearances, scoring nine goals and added another goal in two playoff appearances.

Alianza Universidad

On 19 December 2019, Córdova signed with Liga 1 side Alianza Universidad.[5]

Cavalry FC

On 22 January 2020, Córdova signed with Canadian Premier League side Cavalry FC, after the Canadian club activated his release clause.[6] Shortly after arriving in Canada, Córdova would be forced to enter quarantine due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and would miss further time due to an ankle sprain suffered before the start of the 2020 season. Following the 2020 season, Córdova and the club would mutually agree to part ways, as he would move back to Peru to be closer to family.[7]

Return to Alianza Universidad

On 6 December 2020, Córdova re-signed with his previous club, Alianza Universidad.[8]

Career statistics

Club statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOther[9] Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Cienciano2016Peruvian Segunda División520052
Alianza Atlético2017Peruvian Primera División19100191
2018Peruvian Segunda División2723102823
Total462400104723
Carlos A. Mannucci2019Peruvian Primera División100010
Juan Aurich2019Peruvian Segunda División169211810
Cavalry FC2020Canadian Premier League410041
Alianza Universidad2021Peruvian Primera División000000
Career total723600317537

Honours

Individual

Notes and References

  1. Web site: J. Córdova . Soccerway . 22 January 2020.
  2. Web site: Fernando Fernandez . Piura: Dan a conocer plantel oficial de jugadores de Alianza Atlético de Sullanna . Diario Correo . 22 January 2020 . Spanish . 12 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Mannucci hizo oficial el fichaje de máximo goleador de la Segunda División . Libero . 22 January 2020 . Spanish . 5 January 2019.
  4. Web site: Juan Aurich ficha a goleador del 2018 para la Liga 2 . Futbol Peruano . 22 January 2020 . Spanish . 21 May 2019.
  5. Web site: Alianza Universidad anunció a goleador de Liga 2 como quinto fichaje para el 2020 . Libero . 21 January 2020 . Spanish . 19 December 2019.
  6. Web site: John Molinaro . Cavalry FC adds scoring punch with Peruvian forward Jair Córdova . Canadian Premier League . 22 January 2020 . 22 January 2020.
  7. Web site: Cavalry doing 'what's best' for departing players. Calgary Herald. Todd Saelhof. November 9, 2020.
  8. Web site: Alianza Universidad fichó a Jair Córdova, quien regresa del fútbol canadiense . Libero . 19 December 2020 . Spanish . 6 December 2020.
  9. Includes appearances in the Liga 2 Playoffs.