Christian Cueva Reveals Aspirations and Idols After Joining Emelec

Guayaquil, Ecuador – Peruvian international Christian Cueva, recently unveiled as the newest signing for Ecuadorian club Emelec, sat down for a candid "Ping Pong" interview, offering fans a glimpse into his personality and career. The former "10" of the Peruvian National Team shared his excitement about joining the "Electric" club and his ambitions for the future.When asked about his alternative career path, Cueva, known for his agility on the field, surprisingly stated he would have been a basketball player. "The height might not be there, but I'd be a basketball player," he quipped, also confirming he still enjoys playing the sport.Reflecting on his career, Cueva expressed no regrets but highlighted a strong desire to achieve a championship title abroad, specifically with Emelec. "I'd like to win a championship again today, here abroad with Emelec," he stated, underlining his commitment to his new team.A culinary enthusiast, Cueva proudly declared Peruvian ceviche as his favorite dish and confirmed he has already sampled Ecuador's traditional encebollado, describing it as "beautiful, very tasty."Among his most cherished career moments, Cueva pinpointed qualifying for the World Cup, emphasizing that an assist leading to qualification remains vividly in his memory. He listed several Peruvian teammates as his best friends in football, including Yotún, Advíncula, Carrillo, Farfán, and Guerrero, along with Carlitos Garcés. The most challenging opponent he has faced was identified as Diego Martínez, encountered during international matches.Regarding his personal rituals, Cueva shared his pre-game routine: "Always calling my parents and my children, and entrusting myself to the Lord." When asked about his football idols and admired figures, Cueva paid tribute to his father, who also played football, and named legendary players Ronaldinho, Ronaldo Nazário, and Riquelme as his inspirations. He also expressed a desire to continue sharing the field with players like Jefferson Farfán.Cueva concluded the interview by enthusiastically echoing the Emelec chant, "Arriba Emelec!" signaling his full integration and commitment to his new club.

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