Miguel Trauco


Miguel Ángel Trauco Saavedra is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays as a left back. He plays for Saint-Étienne and previously played for Flamengo, Universitario and Unión Comercio in his home country. He is also a member of the Peru national football team.
His polished technique, precise passing, and great dribbling skills have made him an asset in the attacking force of his team as well as a solid defender. With his great capabilities to unfold himself into the attacking and defending areas of the field, Trauco is a sharp contributor in any situation.

Early life

Trauco was born in Tarapoto; he is the son of Miguel Trauco Alvarado and Bessy Saavedra Armas.

Club career

Trauco started his career in the Copa Perú division with Unión Comercio in 2010. He made 6 appearances in the National Stage that season including the two matches against Alianza Unicachi in the Final. His side won on away goals and were promoted to the First Division the following season. In 2016, he signed for Universitario de Deportes.
On October 2016 Brazilian and Peruvian press reported rumors about Flamengo's possible interest for signing Trauco. Shortly after, on 13 December 2016, Trauco gave an interview to Peruvian newspaper Libero confirming his transfer to Flamengo for the 2017 season. However, the Brazilian club did not confirm any signing, saying they are still negotiating with Trauco.
Trauco was elected 2016 Peruvian Primera División best player with 39 appearances, one goal and 11 assists.

Flamengo

After many rumors in the press Flamengo announced officially Traucos's signing, on 14 December 2016. The left back signed a three-year contract with the Brazilian club.
He debuted for his new club on 28 January 2017 scoring a goal and two assists against Boavista, in the opening match of the 2017 Campeonato Carioca.
After Flamengo signed Filipe Luís Trauco lost space and became the team's third left back. As he only had five more months under his contract the Brazilian club decided to accept a low offer from Saint-Étienne to avoid losing Trauco on a free transfer.

Saint-Étienne

On 31 July 2019, Flamengo announced that they would accept a €600,000 offer for Trauco from Ligue 1 club Saint-Étienne.

International career

Trauco debuted for the Peru national team on 6 August 2014 as a substitute in a 3–0 win against Panama. He also appeared as a substitute in a match against Iran on 4 September 2014.
He returned to the national team in 2016 and has been a fixture at left-back ever since. He started in all thirteen of his appearances in 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches between 2016 and 2017, including Peru's intercontinental playoff victory against New Zealand which qualified Peru for their first FIFA World Cup since 1982.

Copa América Centenario

On 17 May 2016, Trauco was named to the Peru national team for the Copa América Centenario in the United States. He started all four matches for Peru as they won their group, but missed his penalty in a shootout loss to Colombia in the quarter-finals.

2018 FIFA World Cup

On 14 May 2018, Trauco was named to the Peru national team for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. He started all three matches for the squad in the group stage.

2019 Copa América

On 30 May 2019, Trauco was named to the Peru national team for the 2019 Copa América in Brazil by manager Ricardo Gareca. He started all six matches for Peru throughout the tournament, including the final on 7 July, which ended in a 3–1 defeat to hosts Brazil. For his performances, Trauco was named to the Team of the Tournament by CONMEBOL.

Career statistics

Club

International

#DateVenueOpponentFinal ScoreGoalResultCompetition
1.6 August 2014Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru3–00WinFriendly
2.4 September 2014Dubai Club Stadium Dubai, United Arab Emirates2–00WinFriendly
3.23 May 2016Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru4–00WinFriendly
4.6 June 2016CenturyLink Field, Seattle, United States1–00WinCopa América Centenario
5.8 June 2016University of Phoenix Stadium, Glendale, United States2–20DrawCopa América Centenario
6.12 June 2016Gillette Stadium, Foxborough, United States1–00WinCopa América Centenario
7.17 June 2016MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, United States2–20DrawCopa América Centenario
8.1 September 2016Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia3–00Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
9.6 September 2016Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–10Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
10.6 October 2016Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–20Draw2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
11.11 October 2016Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile1–20Loss2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
12.10 November 2016Estadio Defensores del Chaco, Asunción, Paraguay4–10Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
13.23 March 2017Estadio Monumental de Maturín, Maturín, Venezuela2–20Draw2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
14.28 March 2017Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–10Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
15.8 June 2017Estadio Mansiche, Trujillo, Peru1–00WinFriendly
16.13 June 2017Estadio Monumental de la UNSA, Arequipa, Peru3–10WinFriendly
17.31 August 2017Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–10Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
18.5 September 2017Estadio Olímpico Atahualpa, Quito, Ecuador2–10Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
19.5 October 2017La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, Argentina0–00Draw2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
20.10 October 2017Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru1–10Draw2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
21.11 November 2017Wellington Regional Stadium, Wellington, New Zealand0–00Draw2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
22.15 November 2017Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–00Win2018 FIFA World Cup qualification
23.23 March 2018Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, United States2–00WinFriendly
24.27 March 2018Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States3–10WinFriendly
25.29 May 2018Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–00WinFriendly
26.3 June 2018Kybunpark, St. Gallen, Switzerland3–00WinFriendly
27.9 June 2018Gamla Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden0–00DrawFriendly
28.16 June 2018Mordovia Arena, Saransk, Russia0–10Loss2018 FIFA World Cup
29.21 June 2018Central Stadium, Yekaterinburg, Russia0–10Loss2018 FIFA World Cup
30.26 June 2018Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia2–00Win2018 FIFA World Cup
31.6 September 2018Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam, Netherlands1–20LossFriendly
32.9 October 2018Rhein-Neckar-Arena, Sinsheim, Netherlands1–20LossFriendly
33.12 October 2018Hard Rock Stadium, Miami, United States3–00WinFriendly
34.15 November 2018Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru0–20LossFriendly
35.20 November 2018Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru2–30LossFriendly
36.22 April 2019Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States1–00WinFriendly
37.26 April 2019Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Stadium, Washington, D.C., United States0–20LossFriendly
38.5 June 2019Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru1–00WinFriendly
39.5 June 2019Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru0–30LossFriendly
40.16 June 2019Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Brazil0–00Draw2019 Copa América
41.19 June 2019Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil3–10Win2019 Copa América
42.22 June 2019Arena Corinthians, São Paulo, Brazil0–50Loss2019 Copa América
43.29 June 2019Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova, Salvador, Brazil0–00Draw2019 Copa América
44.3 July 2019Arena do Grêmio, Porto Alegre, Brazil3–00Win2019 Copa América
45.7 July 2019Maracanã Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil1–30Loss2019 Copa América
46.5 September 2019Red Bull Arena, Harrison, United States0–10LossFriendly
47.10 September 2019Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, United States1–00WinFriendly
48.11 October 2019Estadio Centenario, Montevideo, Uruguay0–10LossFriendly
49.15 October 2019Estadio Nacional Lima, Peru1–10DrawFriendly
50.15 November 2019Hard Rock Stadium Miami Gardens, United States0–10LossFriendly

Honours

Club

;Unión Comercio
;Universitario
;Flamengo