Peru's top scorer Paolo Guerrero retires from international football

Peru's record goalscorer Paolo Guerrero on Tuesday announced his retirement from international football at the age of 41.

"The national team needs new people, new faces. What people are asking for are new players, so let's give the youngsters a chance," Guerrero told reporters.

Paolo Guerrero 🇵🇪 le dice adiós a la selección:

- 125 partidos
- 40 goles
- 14 asistencias
- Medalla de🥈 en copa América 2019
- Medalla de🥉 en Copa América 2011 y 2015
- Maximo goleador histórico de Perú
- Cuarto máximo asistidor histórico de Perú
- Tercer jugador con… pic.twitter.com/P59tY4Dtqp

— Only Stats (@TheGoatStats) January 8, 2025

Guerrero made his national team debut against Bolivia in October 2004. He is Peru's all-time leading scorer with 40 goals in 125 appearances.

Paolo Guerrero spoke about his time being done with Perú! 🤯

"I think I played my last game in Argentina. The national team needs new people, new faces. The people have asked for it. Let's give a chance to youngsters."

📹 @tuleenomaspic.twitter.com/kKUiuubtZ6

— Diego Montalvan (@DMontalvan) January 7, 2025

The former Bayern Munich, Hamburg and Corinthians striker's final game for Peru was the 1-0 loss to Argentina in November in World Cup qualifying.

Guerrero, who currently plays for Alianza Lima in his homeland, participated at six Copa America tournaments as well as the 2018 World Cup in Russia.