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]

José Casanova
Personal information
Full name José Casanova Mendoza
Date of birth (1964-05-12)12 May 1964
Place of birth Peru
Date of death 8 December 1987(1987-12-08) (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

  1. "José Casanova". worldfootball.net. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. "Copa América 1983". RSSSF. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  3. 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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