Liliana Neyra Explained

Liliana Neyra Venegas (born 22 June 1993) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a striker for Alianza Lima.

Early life

Neyra was born in Lima, Peru, in 1993.^[1]

Club career

In 2014 and 2015, Neyra played for Peruvian side Alianza Lima.^[2] After that, she visited Portugal in 2016 to meet her nephew, born to a Portuguese father and Peruvian mother in Portugal.^[3] She remained in Portugal and eventually signed for Portuguese second-tier side Amora, helping them earn promotion to the Portuguese top flight, and experienced the Coronavirus pandemic while playing for the club.^[4] In 2022, she returned to Alianza Lima.^[5]

International career

Neyra has represented the Peru women's national football team internationally.^[6]

Style of play

Neyra mainly operates as a striker.^[7]

Personal life

Neyra regards Lucy Bronze, Virginia Torrecilla, and Megan Rapinoe as her football inspirations.^[8]

External links

• Liliana Neyra at playmakerstats.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Lili Venegas: La peruana que ascendió a la máxima división de la liga femenina de Portugal. balondigital.com.
2. Web site: Liliana Neyra: "Volver a Alianza es un sueño de hace muchos años". ovacion.pe.
3. Web site: Liliana Neyra - El Comercio article.
4. Web site: Liliana Neyra, futbolista peruana: "El fútbol es fútbol y quien quiere jugar, que lo juegue". diariocorreo.pe.
5. Web site: Liliana Neyra: "Alianza está haciendo las cosas bien". ovacion.pe.
6. Web site: Liliana Neyra: esperó seis años para volver a ser convocada a la Selección Peruana. libero.pe (Archived).
7. Web site: Liliana Neyra: "Estoy feliz".
8. Web site: De niña le dijeron que se dedique al vóley. larepublica.pe (Archived).