Ricardo Zegarra

Ricardo Jesús Zegarra Mendoza (born on 30 April 1966) is a Peruvian professional footballer who played as forward.

Playing career Club career Arriving from Coronel Bolognesi, Ricardo Zegarra joined Defensor Lima in 1989 and won his first title, the Torneo Plácido Galindo, a tournament featuring first-division teams, created in honor of Plácido Galindo, a former player and football administrator.

After a stint at Universitario de Deportes in 1994, he moved to Sporting Cristal in 1996 and won the Peruvian championship under Sergio Markarián. He also played three matches in the 1996 Copa Libertadores, scoring twice.

The following year, he joined Alianza Atlético, where he finished as the top scorer in the 1997 Peruvian championship with 17 goals. He ended his career at Deportivo Wanka in 2000.

International career Peruvian international Ricardo Zegarra made three appearances for the national team between 1989 and 1996.

Honours Defensor Lima Torneo Plácido Galindo: 1989

Sporting Cristal Torneo Descentralizado: 1996

Alianza Atlético Torneo Descentralizado Top scorer: 1997 (17 goals)