Erick Noriega

Erick Carlos Noriega Loret de Mola (born 22 October 2001) is a professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder or centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Grêmio. Born in Japan, he represents the Peru national team.

Career In 2016, Noriega signed for Shimizu S-Pulse. After his career in Machida Zelvia, the lack of opportunities in Japan would prompt Noriega to begin playing in Peru by playing for Universidad de San Martín for the 2023 Liga 1 and later played for Comerciantes Unidos in the 2024 Liga 1.

International career Noriega would be called up to play for the Japan national under-19 football team and would play against Colombia, Belgium and the Japan national football team. Despite this though, he would choose not to resign his own Peruvian nationality and after playing for San Martín, would begin playing for the Peru national under-23 football team beginning in 2023.