Claudio Pizarro
Claudio Pizarro is a retired Peruvian striker celebrated for his incredible longevity, lethal finishing, and sharp footballing intelligence. Nicknamed “The Andean Bomber,” he is one of the most prolific foreign scorers in Bundesliga history and an icon of Werder Bremen, Bayern Munich, and Peruvian football.
📌 Club Career
| Years | Club | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1998 | Deportivo Pesquero | 42 | 11 |
| 1998–1999 | Alianza Lima | 44 | 25 |
| 1999–2001 | Werder Bremen | 56 | 29 |
| 2001–2007 | Bayern Munich | 174 | 71 |
| 2007–2008 | Chelsea | 21 | 2 |
| 2008–2012 | Werder Bremen | 103 | 60 |
| 2012–2015 | Bayern Munich | 50 | 16 |
| 2015–2017 | Werder Bremen | 40 | 15 |
| 2017–2018 | 1. FC Köln | 16 | 1 |
| 2018–2020 | Werder Bremen | 32 | 3 |
| Total | 578 | 233 | |
🌍 International Career
| Years | Team | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2016 | Peru | 85 | 20 |
🏆 Honours
Bayern Munich
- Bundesliga: 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15
- DFB-Pokal: 2002–03, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2012–13, 2013–14
- DFL-Ligapokal: 2004, 2007
- DFL-Supercup: 2012
- UEFA Champions League: 2012–13
- UEFA Super Cup: 2013
- FIFA Club World Cup: 2013
Werder Bremen
- DFB-Pokal: 2008–09
- DFL-Ligapokal: 2006
- UEFA Intertoto Cup: 1999
Alianza Lima
- Peruvian Primera División: 1999
Peru
- Copa América Third Place: 2011, 2015
⭐ Individual Awards
- Peruvian Footballer of the Year: 1999
- Bundesliga Top Foreign Goalscorer (at retirement): 197 goals
- DFB-Pokal Top Scorer: 2004–05, 2005–06
- Werder Bremen All-Time Top Scorer
🎨 Style of Play
Pizarro was a complete forward known for his sharp positioning, calm finishing, and ability to link play with intelligent movement. His composure in front of goal, technical skill, and consistency made him one of the most reliable strikers in Bundesliga history.
👔 Managerial Career
Claudio Pizarro has not taken on a managerial career but serves as a club ambassador for Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen.