Ra�l Mario Ruid�az Misitich is a Peruvian footballer that currently plays for Universitario, on loan from Coritiba, club of the Brazilian S�rie A, and also in the Peruvian national team as a striker. He holds the Croatian diaspora and his nickname is Peruvian Messi for his notable abilities. He began his career at Universitario de Deportes, a powerhouse club of Peru, in where Ruid�az become an idol in the 2011 season, with only 21 years old. In January 2012, he joined to Primera Divisi�n club Universidad de Chile, after the good work of Azul Azul, earning under Jorge Sampaoli's orders the Torneo de Apertura and the heart of the fans. Ruid�az made his international debut was in a 0?0 away loss with Japan at Niigata for the Kirin Cup. In June 2011, Ruid�az was called up by the coach Sergio Markari�n to the Copa Am�rica held in Argentina, being member of the squad that finished in the tournament's third place, after of the 4?1 victory over Venezuela, playing one game for the contest against the Chilean football team. [More at Wikipedia]

July 25th, 1990 in Lima (Age 34)