JEFFERSON FARFAN BIOGRAPHY

Jefferson Agustín Farfán Guadalupe or also known as "La Foquita" born 26 October 1984 is a Peruvian football player, playing for Schalke 04 in the Bundesliga.

Farfán began his professional career with Alianza Lima of Peru, with whom he signed for in 2001. Although he made some appearances at first-team in 2001, Farfán only began to break through in 2002, becoming an impact player and helping Alianza win the Peruvian championship in 2003.

In his final season with the club in 2004, Farfán scored 14 goals, helping the club to another Peruvian championship. Following that season he was purchased by Dutch club PSV Eindhoven after being scouted by Guus Hiddink, for a reported 2 million Euro transfer fee.

On 5 June 2008, it was reported that PSV had reached an agreement with German side FC Schalke 04 over the transfer of Farfán for around €10 million.[3] On 10 June 2008, Schalke 04 officially confirmed the transfer of Farfán on a four-year deal.

Farfán is currently an important player for the Peru national team. Since making his debut for the side in February 2003, he has already gained more than 30 caps. He has also contributed vital goals for PSV both domestically as well as in the UEFA Champions League which saw PSV enjoying a fine run to the semi-finals in the 2004–05 season.

Jefferson Farfán ended the South American 2006 World Cup qualifiers as the second top scorer, with seven goals.

He was suspended for 18 months from representing the national football team of Peru.But on 3 July 2008, after an investigation and a review of the facts, the suspension was changed to three months (from the date of appeal in April 2008) and $10,000.

Farfan and Karen Dejo

Personal Information
Full name: Jefferson Agustín Farfán Guadalupe
Date of birth: 26 October 1984
Place of birth: Villa el Salvador, Lima, Peru
Height: 1.77 m (5 ft 9 1⁄2 in)
Playing position: Winger/Striker

Club information
Current club: Schalke 04
Number: 17
Youth career
1993–1998 Deportivo Municipal
1998–2001 Alianza Lima
Senior career*
2001–2004 Alianza Lima 77 (28)
2004–2008 PSV Eindhoven 119 (57)
2008– Schalke 04 85 (20)
National team‡
2003– Peru 40 (12)