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Álex Valera Named 2025 Liga 1 MVP as Peru’s Top Flight Closes Its Season

The peer-voted SAFAP honor capped the season at a Lima museum ceremony.

Overview

  • SAFAP recognized Universitario striker Álex Valera as the 2025 Most Valuable Player during the league’s awards event in Lima.
  • Valera finished the campaign with 16 league goals and used his acceptance remarks to thank coach Jorge Fossati and teammates while addressing past criticism.
  • The ceremony took place at the Museum of Art of Lima before the 2026 fixture draw, with FPF and Liga 1 officials, clubs, players, coaches and media in attendance.
  • Cusco FC forward Facundo Callejo received the Top Scorer award after netting 25 goals, reflecting the separation between statistical scoring and overall MVP impact.
  • Other winners included coach of the year Jorge Fossati, breakthrough player Maxloren Castro, goalkeeper of the year Pedro Díaz, and best goal winner Jairo Concha.