Midfielder and back who appeared in 240 matches for Newcastle Untied from 1998 to 2007. He became one of the most renowned soccer players in all of Peru and was a member of the Peruvian national team from 1994 to 2009.
He began his professional career with Sporting Cristal in 1993.
A hero of his native Peru, his likeness was used in countless advertisements, and his wedding was broadcast live on national television.
He was born in Callao, Peru, his father a former navy man, and his mother a homemaker.
He played alongside Steven Taylor on Newcastle United during the 2003-04 season, and again from 2005 to 2007.
