Biography
Who is Jhilmar Lora?
Early life and youth career
Carlos Jhilmar Lora Saavedra was born in Callao, Peru. He started showing interest in football during his childhood while playing in the Boterín neighborhood. At only four years old, he began training with the Sporting Cristal academy branch at Liceo Naval in La Perla. He developed his skills under coaches like Bruno Ferreira and later Hitzvan Tazayco.
Professional club career
Jhilmar Lora signed his first professional contract with Sporting Cristal on August 7, 2019. He was promoted to the first team and made his professional debut as a second-half substitute in a match against Melgar later that year. In 2020, he made four starts in league matches and contributed to the squad that secured the Liga 1 title.
International football career
In April 2021, Jhilmar was included in the preliminary 50-player squad for the Copa América by head coach Ricardo Gareca. He received his first senior national team call-up in May 2021 for World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Ecuador. He officially debuted for Peru during the Copa América quarter-final match against Paraguay, where he replaced Aldo Corzo late in the game. This appearance made him the first Peruvian player born in the 21st century to play in the tournament.
Playing style and characteristics
Jhilmar Lora is primarily a right-back who is known for his ability to progress the ball from defense into attacking positions. His style is characterized by high levels of acceleration, technical ability, and effective aerial play. He frequently contributes to team build-up through both long and short passes. Manager Roberto Mosquera has compared his abilities to former Peru international player Nolberto Solano.
Birthday and age
Jhilmar Lora was born on October 24, 2000, which makes Jhilmar 26 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Jhilmar shares the date with 35 other famous people.
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