Cornelio Heredia Zambrano (16 October 1920 – 29 September 2004) was a Peruvian professional footballer who played as midfielder.
Nicknamed El Brujo (the wizard), he is one of the key players for Alianza Lima
Biography Playing career He began his professional football career relatively late (at the age of 26), but this didn't prevent him from becoming one of the idols of Alianza Lima, where he played for almost his entire career (from 1946 to 1958). He won four league titles there in 1948, 1952, 1954 and 1955. He finished his career at Ciclista Lima, where he played from 1959 to 1960.
A Peruvian international from 1947 to 1956, Cornelio Heredia participated in five South American Football Championships (1947, 1949, 1953, 1955, and 1956), finishing third in 1949 and 1955.
Death He died on September 29, 2004, in the La Victoria district of Lima.
Statistics International + Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsPeru194760194941195250195382195420195551195660Total364
Scores and results table. Peru's goal tally first:
+ List of international goals scored by Cornelio HerediaNo.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1. 27 April 1949 Vila Belmiro, Santos, Brazil 3–0 3–0 1949 South American Championship 2. 28 July 1953 Estadio Nacional, Lima, Peru 2–0 5–0 Copa del Pacífico 3. 5–0 4. 6 March 1955 Estadio Nacional, Santiago, Chile 3–4 4–5 1955 South American Championship
Honours Alianza Lima Peruvian Primera División: 1948, 1952, 1954, 1955
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