Parcko Quiroz


Parcko Geovanni Quiroz Figueroa is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a defender for clubs in Chile and Peru.

Career

Born in Papudo, Chile, Quiroz was with Universidad Católica before joining the Colo-Colo youth system. He took part of the first team since 1984. In December 1987, he was loaned to Alianza Lima for the 1988 season, on a deal for three months, after the [1987 Club Alianza Lima|Alianza Lima plane crash|tragic plane crash that suffered the Peruvian squad], alongside his fellows José Letelier, Francisco Huerta and René Pinto. He and his fellows made their debut against Coronel Bolognesi on 3 January 1988.
After stints with Naval de Talcahuano, and Cobreandino, he returned to Peru and played for Alianza Lima, José Gálvez, Ovación Sipesa, later Deportivo Sipesa, and Cienciano. As a member of Ovación Sipesa, he won the and got promotion to the top level,
In 1996, he played for Deportes Arica in the Primera B de Chile.

After football

Following his retirement, Quiroz stayed in Peru and developed a coaching career in clubs based in provinces, such as El Tumi from Tarapoto. He returned to his city of birth in 2010 and has gone on playing football at amateur level in clubs such as Unión Lo Franco as wells as serving as coach at sports workshops for the Municipality of Papudo.

Honours

  • Torneo Zonal: