Anthony Aoki then joined Deportivo AELU where he captained with great success in all the minor categories of the club, until he was summoned to train in some micro-cycles of the Peruvian U13 team, coached by JJ Ore.
10 Facts About Anthony Aoki
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In February 2017, Anthony Aoki was called up for the Peruvian U17 national team to play in the 2017 South American U-17 Championship who would take place from February 23 to March 19.
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Anthony Aoki played four games for the team in the South American Championship.
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In July 2017, Aoki went on a two-week trial at Japanese club Yokohama F Marinos due to an invitation that arose out of the interest of Manchester City agents.
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Anthony Aoki was spotted by the City agents during the 2017 South American U-17 Championship with the U17 national team and told his representatives, that they would like him to belong to their company.
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Already at the age of 17, Anthony Aoki was training with Sporting Cristal's first team and in 2017, he signed his first professional contract with Cristal.
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Unfortunately shortly after, Anthony Aoki suffered an injury that took him away from the courts, preventing him from playing for Cristal.
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Anthony Aoki made seven appearances for the team before returning to Cristal in 2020.
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On 28 January 2021 it was reported, that Anthony Aoki would continue at Ayacucho FC on loan for another year.
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In February 2022, Anthony Aoki moved to Peruvian Segunda Division side Alianza Universidad on a permanent transfer.