Academia Deportiva Cantolao is a Peruvian

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club based in the city of

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, 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

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striker

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, one of the greatest Peruvian players in history.

History

Club

In the 1982 Copa Perú, the club classified to the Final Stage, but was eliminated by

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and

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. In the

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, the club classified to the final against

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to whom they lost. They were promoted to the

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for the first time in the club's history. After only one year in the first division the club won the

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. 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

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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

: ::Winners (1):

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

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

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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