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Joao Grimaldo Wins Latvian Player of the Month as Riga FC Chases League and Cup

The 22-year-old's club surge has reopened his place in Peru's plans.

Overview

  • Virslīga officially named Grimaldo September's Player of the Month, citing three starts, two goals and on‑field leadership.
  • Riga FC finished September unbeaten, and coach Adrian Gula received the league's Coach of the Month award.
  • Despite Peru’s 2-1 friendly loss in Santiago, match reports highlighted Grimaldo as one of the side’s standout performers against Chile.
  • Riga FC leads the Latvian league by eight points with four matches remaining and has advanced to the national cup final.
  • Transfermarkt lists Grimaldo at €500,000 after a prior drop from €1.5 million, as Peru prepares November friendlies against Russia and Chile.