Henry Perales


Victor Henry Perales Vargas was a Peruvian footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.

Playing career

Nicknamed El Chejo, Henry Perales began his career with Defensor Arica in 1967. He played in the 1970 Copa Libertadores with this club.
However, he spent the majority of his career in the 1970s with CNI of Iquitos, where he remained one of the key players. In 1977, he formed a formidable attacking duo with Bernabé Navarro, propelling CNI to the top of the league. He was then recruited the following year by Alianza Lima, where he won the 1978 league title and played in the 1978 Copa Libertadores.
Having seen little playing time at Alianza Lima, he returned to CNI where he ended his career in 1982 after a brief stint with Atlético Chalaco in 1981.
A Peruvian international, Henry Perales played only three friendly matches for Peru, all in 1976.

Managerial career

After becoming a coach, Henry Perales won the Copa Perú twice, in 1985 with Hungaritos Agustinos and then ten years later, in 1995, with La Loretana.

Death

Perales died on 23 July 2021, at the age of 74.

Honours

Player

Alianza Lima

Manager

Hungaritos Agustinos
La Loretana