Peru 0-0 Chile: Player ratings as neighbors play out tense draw in World Cup qualifiers

Peru and Chile played out a goalless stalemate in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying match. There were a total of 26 shots in the match, of which 11 were on target. However, some excellent goalkeeping at both ends prevented either from finding the back of the net. In a game of two sides languishing at the bottom of the CONMEBOL standings, there was plenty of nerve-wracking moments, but a lack of goals mean their qualifying hopes were dealt another blow. Los Incas remain second from bottom with just seven points from 11 games, whereas La Roja are last with six. Here are the player ratings:

Peru National Football Team Player Ratings vs Chile

Goalkeeper

Carlos Caceda – 7

Made five saves in a spectacular display for Peru.

Defenders

Aldo Corzo – 7

Made two clearances and three interceptions to emerge as a reliable figure in defense.

Miguel Araujo – 6.5

Excellent vision and brilliant reading of the game saw him make six clearances.

Alexander Callens – 7

Sensed any incoming danger and was quick to react; four clearances to boot.

Midfielders

Andy Polo – 7

Drove forward well to make a few crosses, but was utterly sloppy in possession.

Oliver Sonne – 6.5

Played a key role in winning back possession.

Wilder Cartagena – 6.5

Distributed the ball superbly to keep the momentum going for them.

Sergio Pena – 6

Created some wonderful chances from throughballs and crosses.

Luis Advincula – 6.5

Didn’t get on the ball but whenever he did, he was full of creativity and inguenity.

Forwards

Paolo Guerrero – 7

The veteran asked questions of Chile’s defense with his directness, attacking flair and shooting accuracy.

Substitutes

Gianluca Lapadula – 4

Barely ever saw the ball.

Piero Quispe – 4.5

Hardly any better than the first one.

Edison Flores – 4

Made just two passes in 12 minutes of action.

Jose Rivera – 4

On the fringes in the closing stages.

Renzo Garces – 4

Didn’t have enough time to make an impact.

Manager

Jorge Fossati – 6

The Peruvian manager set his side out to frustrate Chile rather than going for the win, and came away successfully.

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Chile National Football Team Player Ratings vs Peru

Goalkeeper

Brayan Cortes – 7

Kept La Roja in the game with six saves.

Defenders

Felipe Loyola – 7

A thorn in Peru’s flesh with his perfectly-timed tackles and expertly regained possession too.

Guillermo Maripan – 6.5

Made a few vital clearances.

Paulo Diaz – 7

His aerial prowess saw him win five duels and demonstrated an excellent passing range with 92% accuracy.

Gabriel Suazo – 6.5

Posed the Peruvian forwards a challenge with his resolute defending.

Midfielders

Arturo Vidal – 6.5

Used his towering stature to dominate aerial duels.

Rodrigo Echeverria – 6.5

Tested Los Incas a few times with his shooting ability.

Vicente Pizarro – 7.5

A creative inspiration for the Reds; made four key passes and seven crosses.

Forwards

Diego Valdes – 6

His crosses were off, and looked sloppy in possession too.

Alexander Aravena – 6.5

Made a few efforts at goal but they were mostly off-target.

Eduardo Vargas – 6.5

Strong in duels but couldn’t pose Peru a direct challenge.

Substitutes

Esteban Pavez – N/A

Came on in the final minute of normal time to see the game off.

Felipe Mora – N/A

Was brought on as double substitution alongside Pavez in the closing stages.

Manager

Ricardo Gareca – 6.5

Game after game, his team’s chances of qualifying for the World Cup are diminishing.

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