Academia Deportiva Cantolao


Academia Deportiva Cantolao is a Peruvian football club based in the city of Callao, Peru. However, the club is mostly known for its youth academy. Their football academy is one of the most popular in Peru. Academia Cantolao has educated many players who have gone on to play in the Torneo Descentralizado and abroad. Probably their most recognized graduate is former Bayern Munich striker Claudio Pizarro.

History

Club

In the 1982 Copa Perú, the club classified to the Final Stage, but was eliminated by Atlético Grau and Atlético Torino.
In the 2015 Copa Perú, the club classified to the final against Defensor La Bocana to whom they lost. They were promoted to the Peruvian Segunda División for the first time in the club's history. After only one year in the first division the club won the 2016 Peruvian Segunda División. They defeated Sport Áncash by 2-0 in a play-off final after tying at the end of the season for first place with 53 points each and thus qualified for the 2017 Torneo Descentralizado.

Youth academy

Academia Cantolao as a youth academy currently educates players ranging from the U-8 level up to U-20.

Noted alumni

PlayerYear of birthYear joined clubPlaying
Position		National teamYears Played
for National Team
Miguel Rebosio1976Centre back1997-2005
Claudio Pizarro1978Striker1999-present
Carlos Lobatón1980Central Midfielder2005-present
Rainer Torres1980Central Midfielder2005-present
Juan Carlos Mariño1982Attacking Midfielder2006-present
Luis Ramírez1984Attacking Midfielder2005-present
Junior Viza1985Attacking Midfielder2006
Junior Ross1986Winger2005-present
Daniel Chávez1988Striker2008-present
Carlos Zambrano19892000-2006Centre back2008-present
Reimond Manco1990Attacking Midfielder2008-present
Yoshimar Yotún19901997-2002Full back2011-present

Honours

National

League