José Casanova (footballer)

José Casanova Mendoza (12 May 1964 – 8 December 1987) was a Peruvian international footballer who played as a midfielder.^[1] He was also part of Peru's squad for the 1983 Copa América tournament.^[2]

José Casanova

Personal information
Full name	José Casanova Mendoza
Date of birth	(1964-05-12)12 May 1964
Place of birth	Peru
Date of death	8 December 1987(1987-12-08) (aged 23)
Place of death	Ventanilla District, Peru
Position(s)	Midfielder
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1983–1987	Alianza Lima
International career
1983–1985	Peru	10	(1)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Casanova died in the 1987 Alianza Lima air disaster.^[3]