Durham, N.C.—Miguel Yzaga, hailing from Peru, is the latest addition to the Duke men's soccer roster. He will grow the program's international footprint with seven different countries represented on the 2016 Blue Devil roster. Yzaga is a top scorer in the ADECORE division and has represented Club Deportivo on the youth level.
Miguel Yzaga | Santa Maria Marianistas | Club Deportivo
Lima, Peru | 5-9 | 150 | Midfield
Before Duke: Played for Jaime Drago at Santa Maria Marianistas in the ADECORE division and also represented Club Deportivo of the Universidad San Martin de Porres since 2012 … Helped lead his high school to consecutive ADECORE division titles as a junior and senior … Finished as the runner-up his sophomore season and won the Movistar national playoffs which includes teams form other associations … Earned the MVP award at the Movistar national playoff … The top scorer at ADECORE as a junior and senior with seven and six goals, respectively … As a member of Club Deportivo, helped club to the crown of the Copa Federación, considered the most competitive championship for junior players, in 2012 and 2013 … Took home the championship at the Pietro Leonarde Onus Cup in Rome, Italy … Played against prominent clubs such as Rome and Lazio … Called up last year to train with the Peruvian U-20 National Team.
Personal: Son of Miguel and Giulisa … Has one brother, Martin, and one sister Maria Alejandra … Born February 18, 1998.
Getting to Know More About Miguel
Favorite international player: Mesut Ozil
Favorite player from your home country past or present: Jefferson Farfan and Claudio Pizarro
Favorite club: Arsenal/Barcelona
Sport other than soccer you'd like to play at a high level: I would like to play tennis, but I'm not good at it.
Best place soccer has taken you (where and for what reason/event/tournament): I've been to Rome for some tournaments with my club. I've also been to Barcelona training and for the Yeida Cup.
Song or album playing on your phone right now: Charanga Habanera featuring Dayran
Favorite Food: Ceviche (A typical Peruvian dish)
Ronaldo, Messi or Neymar and why: Messi, because of his great passing and dribbling skills. He scores great goals.
Last show you binged watched (Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.): How I Met Your Mother
