In the 2021 season when Angel Comizzo He was the technical director of universitythe Argentine turned to see the youth of the club and decided to debut one of the cream promises of that time.
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We refer to the 21-year-old defender Leonardo Rugelwho played his first professional game with the merengue shirt on May 1, 2021.
The 1.88 meter tall soccer player was placed that day as a starter by Comizzo to face Alianza Atlético for the Liga 1. And in his first game with the U, he was in charge of giving victory to his cast by scoring the final 2-1 at 72 minutes. And in general, he played 15 games that year, including three for the Copa Libertadores.
Leonardo Rugel celebrating the winning goal once morest Alianza Atlético de Sullana in 2021.
Leonardo Rugel summoned to the Peruvian National Team under 23
Now this 2022, Flavio Maestri decided to summon Leonardo Rugel for the Peruvian National Team under 23. The outstanding player will be part of the red and white delegation that will travel to the city of Iquique to hold an international friendly once morest Chile on August 31.
Summoned for the Peruvian Under 23 National Team where Leonardo Rugel is appreciated.
When does Universitario play?
The next Universitario match will be once morest Alianza Lima for matchday 10 of the Closing Tournament. This meeting is scheduled for Sunday, September 4 at 3:30 p.m. local time.