José Casanova (footballer)
José Casanova Mendoza (12 May 1964 – 8 December 1987) was a Peruvian international footballer who played as a midfielder.[1] He was also part of Peru's squad for the 1983 Copa América tournament.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | José Casanova Mendoza | ||
| Date of birth | 12 May 1964 | ||
| Place of birth | Peru | ||
| Date of death | 8 December 1987 (aged 23) | ||
| Place of death | Ventanilla District, Peru | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1983–1987 | Alianza Lima | ||
| International career | |||
| 1983–1985 | Peru | 10 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Casanova died in the 1987 Alianza Lima air disaster.[3]
References
- "José Casanova". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- "Copa América 1983". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
- Orrego, Daniel. "30 años de la tragedia de Alianza Lima: Treinta años de galope eterno". dechalaca.com. Retrieved 7 March 2020.
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