Biography
Who is Claudio Pizarro?
Early life and real name
Claudio Miguel Pizarro Bosio was born on October 3, 1978, in Callao, Peru. He grew up in the Santiago de Surco district of Lima. His father, Claudio Pizarro Dávila, worked as a naval officer, and his mother is named Patricia Bosio. He also has Italian ancestry through his great-grandparents and grandparents.
As a youth, he started playing football in Callao with the Academia Deportiva Cantolao before launching his professional career.
Club career beginnings
Claudio Pizarro began his senior career at the age of 17 with Deportivo Pesquero, a small team in Chimbote, Peru. His first professional match took place in 1996 against Alianza Lima, and he scored his first two goals shortly after against Atletico Torino.
He later transferred to Alianza Lima, where he scored 25 goals over two seasons and played in the Copa Libertadores. His strong performances in Peru caught the attention of international scouts, leading to his move to Europe.
Success in the Bundesliga
In 1999, Claudio Pizarro joined SV Werder Bremen in the German Bundesliga, where he quickly established himself as a productive scorer. His early highlights included a hat-trick against VfL Wolfsburg and important goals in the UEFA Cup.
After two seasons, he transferred to Bayern Munich in 2001. During his multiple spells with Bayern Munich, he won several Bundesliga titles and domestic cups. He also played for Chelsea in the Premier League and had a loan spell back at Werder Bremen before finishing his career.
International career and records
Representing the Peru national football team, Claudio Pizarro earned 85 caps and scored 20 goals. He captained his national team to a third-place finish at the 2015 Copa América and played in the 2004 and 2007 tournaments.
In club football, he became the highest scorer and most successful Latin American player in German football history. He scored 197 goals in 490 Bundesliga appearances and became the oldest player to score a goal in the league.
Birthday and age
Claudio Pizarro was born on October 3, 1978, which makes Claudio 48 years old today. That birthday falls under the Libra sign. Claudio shares the date with 40 other famous people.
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