Biography
Who is Christian Cueva?
Early life and real name
Christian Cueva Alberto Cueva Bravo was born on November 23, 1991, in Trujillo, Peru. He grew up in the Peruvian city and started playing football at a young age.
As a teenager, Christian played for local amateur teams before joining the youth setup of Universidad San Martín to begin his professional path.
Club career highlights
Christian made his top-flight debut for Universidad San Martín in 2008 and won multiple league titles with the club. Throughout his career, he played for several domestic and international teams.
His career took him to clubs such as Unión Española in Chile, Rayo Vallecano in Spain, Toluca in Mexico, and São Paulo in Brazil. He also represented teams like Santos, Pachuca, Yeni Malatyaspor, Al-Fateh, and Alianza Lima.
Christian featured for Cienciano, Emelec, and Juan Pablo II College later in his career. He also played for Sport Boys on loan during his extensive professional path across South America, Europe, and the Middle East.
International career
Christian represented Peru in multiple international tournaments, including several editions of the Copa América. He helped his national side finish in third place at the 2015 tournament and reach the final in 2019.
He also took part in the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the tournament itself in Russia, helping his country return to the global stage after a long absence. He earned his 100th international cap for Peru during the 2024 Copa América.
Christian's height and personal life
Christian stands 170 centimeters tall and operates primarily as an attacking midfielder or on the left wing. His playing style is noted for his change of pace and ability to handle tight spaces on the pitch.
In his personal life, Christian faced legal controversy when his wife filed a complaint against him making allegations of violence. He denied wrongdoing as the case unfolded publicly.
Birthday and age
Christian Cueva was born on November 23, 1991, which makes Christian 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Sagittarius sign. Christian shares the date with 20 other famous people.
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