Aurelio Saco Vértiz Figari (born May 30, 1989) is a Peruvian footballer.
Club career
Saco Vértiz began his senior career with Universidad San Martin in the 2008 season.[1] His league debut in the Torneo Descentralizado came on February 20, 2008, in Round 2 at home to Sport Áncash.[2] Manager Víctor Rivera put him in the match for goal-winning scorer Mario Leguizamón in the 79th minute to secure the 1–0 win for his side.[2] The following game in Round 3 he played as a starter but only lasted until the 35th minute coming off for Ronald Quinteros in the thrilling 3–4 away win over Sporting Cristal.[3]
In January 2016, Saco Vértiz signed with Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.[4]
International career
While playing for Universidad San Martín, Saco Vértiz featured for the Peru U20 side in 2009.[5]
Personal life
As he was born in Miami to Peruvian parents, Saco Vértiz also has American nationality.[5][6]
Honours
Club
- Peruvian League
- Winner (1): 2008
References
- ^ "Player – Aurelio Saco Vértiz". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ a b "Match: U. San Martín de Porres 1–0 Sport Áncash". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ "Match: Sporting Cristal 3–4 U. San Martín de Porres". footballdatabase.eu. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ "Aurelio Saco Vértiz Never Hesitated when Opportunity to Join the Strikers Arose".
- ^ a b "Aurelio Saco Vértiz". footballzz.com. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
- ^ Zaferson, Víctor (September 29, 2012). "Visa de los sueños". dechalaca.com (in Spanish). Retrieved December 11, 2024.
External links
- Aurelio Saco Vértiz at Soccerway