Yoshimar Yotún

• Full name: Yoshimar Enrique Yotún Flores
• Date of birth: April 7, 1990
• Place of birth: Callao, Peru
• Nationality: Peruvian
• Primary positions: Left-back, central midfielder, defensive midfielder (versatile)
• Height: 1.74 m (5 ft 8½ in)

Club career highlights

• Early career: Began professionally with Sporting Cristal in Peru (2008–2011), later returning there after spells abroad.
• Cruz Azul: Played for Cruz Azul (Mexico) from 2016 to 2018. During his time at Cruz Azul he was primarily used as a midfielder/wing-back, contributing with strong ball circulation, defensive work rate and set-piece delivery. He formed part of a Cruz Azul side competing in Liga MX and continental competitions.
• Later clubs: After Cruz Azul, Yotún moved to Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer (2019–2021) before returning to Sporting Cristal. (Club moves beyond 2024 may have occurred.)

International career

• Regular member and long-serving figure for the Peru national team. Debuted for Peru in 2011 and has appeared in multiple Copa América tournaments and World Cup qualifying cycles.
• Took part in Peru's run to the Copa América final in 2019.

Playing style

• Versatile, comfortable as a full-back or in midfield. Known for his passing range, set-piece ability, work rate and tactical intelligence.
• Provides creativity from deep positions and is effective at linking defense and attack.

Notable achievements

• Important contributor to Sporting Cristal domestically (multiple Primera División titles across his spells).
• Key member of Peru’s national team during notable international campaigns, including Copa América 2019 (runner-up).

Notes

• Statistics (appearances, goals) change over time; for the latest season-by-season stats, consult current club or league sources.