Biography
Who is Edison Flores?
Early life and career beginnings
Edison Flores Michael Flores Peralta was born on May 14, 1994, in Lima, Peru. He began his football path in the youth ranks of the Lima club Universitario de Deportes, where he played from 2008 to 2011. In March 2011, at the age of 16, he earned a promotion to the first team under manager Jose del Solar.
During his time with the youth squad, Edison helped Universitario win the 2011 U-20 Copa Libertadores. His standout performances earned him the title of best player of the tournament. He made his official league debut in the Torneo Descentralizado on July 31, 2011, in an away match against Juan Aurich. Later that year, he played in his first Peruvian Clasico against Alianza Lima, providing the decisive pass in the 92nd minute for Martin Morel's winning goal to secure a 2-1 victory.
Club career and international success
In August 2012, Edison joined Villarreal's reserve team, Villarreal B, where he played his first game in a 1-0 victory against CF Badalona. After returning to Universitario in 2014, he scored three goals in 22 matches and later helped the team win the 2016 Torneo Apertura with an overhead kick against Sporting Cristal. He also spent time playing for Danish club Aalborg BK, Mexican club Monarcas Morelia, and Major League Soccer team D.C. United, where he scored his first MLS goal in a 1-0 win over the Chicago Fire in May 2021.
On the international stage, Edison represented Peru across various youth levels before breaking into the senior squad. Under manager Ricardo Gareca, he became a key player during the qualifiers for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, finishing as joint-top scorer for Peru with five goals. He also participated in the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and played at three Copa America tournaments in 2016, 2019, and 2024, helping Peru finish as runners-up in the 2019 edition.
Personal life and cultural work
Edison is of African and Quechua origins. Alongside his teammate Renato Tapia, he has worked to promote the indigenous culture of the Peruvian Quechua people. In December 2019, he married Ana Siucho in a televised wedding ceremony. In June 2025, Edison announced that he and his wife had separated after five years of marriage, noting that they would continue working together to raise their daughters and support their well-being while requesting privacy.
Birthday and age
Edison Flores was born on May 14, 1994, which makes Edison 32 years old today. That birthday falls under the Taurus sign. Edison shares the date with 62 other famous people.
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