Academia Deportiva Cantolao is a Peruvian football club based in the city of Callao, Peru. However, the club is mostly known for its

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. Their football academy is considered one of the best in Peru. Academia Cantolao has educated many players who have gone on to play in the Torneo Descentralizado (Peruvian top-flight) and abroad, including many Peruvian international players. Probably their most recognized graduate is former Bayern Munich striker

Claudio Pizarro Claudio Miguel Pizarro Bosio (; born 3 October 1978) is a Peruvian retired professional footballer who played as a striker. He is currently serving as Club Ambassador for Bayern Munich. He was captain of Peru's national football team, being ...

, one of the greatest Peruvian players in history.

History

Club

In the

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, the club classified to the Final Stage, but was eliminated by Atlético Grau and

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. In the

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, 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 The 2017 Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional (known as the 2017 Copa Movistar for sponsorship reasons) was the 101st season of the highest division of Peruvian football. A total of 16 teams competed in the season. Alianza Lima were the ...

Youth academy

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

Noted alumni

Honours

National

League

* Peruvian Segunda División: ::Winners (1):

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::''Runner-up (1):'' 1985 *

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: ::''Runner-up (1):'' 2015

Regional

* Liga Departamental del Callao: ::Winners (2): 1981, 2015 * Liga Distrital del Bellavista - La Perla: ::Winners (2): 2014, 2015 * Liga Distrital del Callao: ::Winners (1): 1981

References

External links

Academy official page.Cosecha de cantera.
Football clubs in Peru Association football clubs established in 1981 1981 establishments in Peru {{Peru-footyclub-stub