Aurelio Saco Vértiz
# Aurelio Saco Vértiz

Aurelio Saco Vértiz Figari (born May 30, 1989) is a Peruvian footballer.

As he was born in Miami, Saco Vértiz also has American nationality.

## Club career

Saco Vértiz began his senior career with Universidad San Martin in the 2008 season. His league debut in the Torneo Descentralizado came on February 20, 2008 in Round 2 at home to Sport Áncash. Manager Víctor Rivera put him in the match for goal-winning scorer Mario Leguizamón in the 79th minute to secure the 1–0 win for his side. The following game in Round 3 he played as a starter but only lasted until the 35th minute coming off for Ronald Quinteros in the thrilling 3–4 away win over Sporting Cristal.

In January 2016, Saco Vértiz signed with Fort Lauderdale Strikers of the North American Soccer League.

## International career

While playing for Universidad San Martín, Saco Vértiz featured for the Peru U20 side in 2009.

## Honours

### Club

**Universitario de Deportes**

* Torneo Descentralizado (1): 2013

**Universidad San Martín**

* Peruvian League
   * Winner (1): 2008
