Jair Ayrton Córdova Carpio (born 18 August 1996) is a Peruvian professional

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who plays as a forward for

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Club career

Cienciano

In 2016, Córdova played for Peruvian Liga 2 side

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, making five appearances and scoring two goals.

Alianza Atlético

In 2017, Córdova signed for Peruvian Liga 1 side

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. That season, he made nineteen appearances and scored one goal as the club was relegated. The following season in Liga 2, Córdova made 27 appearances and scoring 23 goals, winning the league golden boot. He made one additional appearance in the league playoffs.

Carlos A. Mannucci

On 5 January 2019, Córdova signed with Liga 1 side Carlos A. Mannucci. After making one appearance, he left the club in early 2019.

Juan Aurich

On 21 May 2019, Córdova signed with Liga 2 side

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. That season, he made sixteen league appearances, scoring nine goals and added another goal in two playoff appearances.

Alianza Universidad

On 19 December 2019, Córdova signed with Liga 1 side

Cavalry FC

On 22 January 2020, Córdova signed with

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side

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, after the Canadian club activated his release clause. Shortly after arriving in Canada, Córdova would be forced to enter quarantine due to the

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, and would miss further time due to an ankle sprain suffered before the start of the 2020 season. Following the 2020 season, Córdova and the club would mutually agree to part ways, as he would move back to Peru to be closer to family.

Return to Alianza Universidad

On 6 December 2020, Córdova re-signed with his previous club,

Career statistics

Honours

Individual * Liga 2 Top Scorer:

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cordova, Jair 1996 births Living people Men's association football forwards Peruvian men's footballers 21st-century Peruvian sportsmen Footballers from Lima Peruvian expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in Canada Peruvian expatriate sportspeople in Canada Cienciano footballers Alianza Atlético footballers Carlos A. Mannucci players Juan Aurich footballers Alianza Universidad footballers Cavalry FC players Peruvian Segunda División players Peruvian Primera División players Canadian Premier League players