Pedro Alejandro García de la Cruz (born 14 March 1974) is a Peruvian former professional

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who played as a second striker or attacking midfielder.

Club career

García was born in Pisco. He played for

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and

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. In January 2012, García had his contract with Universitario de Deportes rescinded by the

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due to seven months of unpaid wages. He joined León de Huánuco along with former Universitario teammate Johan Vásquez for the start of the

2012 Torneo Descentralizado The 2012 Torneo Descentralizado de Fútbol Profesional (known as the 2012 Copa Movistar for sponsorship reasons) is the ninety-sixth season of Association Peruvian football. A total of 16 teams competed in the tournament, with Juan Aurich as the ...

season.

International career

García made 19 appearances for the Peru national team, including the Copa América 2007.

Honours

Universidad San Martín * Torneo Descentralizado:

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* * 1974 births Living people People from Pisco, Peru Peruvian men's footballers Peru men's international footballers Peruvian Primera División players Club Alianza Lima footballers U América FC footballers Alcides Vigo footballers Alianza Atlético footballers Club Deportivo Universidad de San Martín de Porres players Club Universitario de Deportes footballers León de Huánuco footballers Men's association football midfielders 2001 Copa América players 2004 Copa América players 2007 Copa América players {{Peru-footy-midfielder-stub