Bayern Munich loanee Felipe Chávez shockingly turns down Peru call up to focus on FC Köln
Now this was unexpected.
AUGSBURG, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 27: Michael Gregoritsch of FC Augsburg smiles while Felipe Chavez of 1. FC Köln hides his face after the Bundesliga match between FC Augsburg and 1. FC Köln at WWK-Arena on February 27, 2026 in Augsburg, Germany.
(Photo by Sebastian Widmann/Getty Images) | Getty Images Felipe Chávez is in a very formative period for his career. He took a big leap of faith in signing a new contract at Bayern Munich, which saw him rewarded with making his debut for his country Peru in October and his debut for the club in January. Furthermore, he then made the jump to Bundesliga side 1.
FC Köln on loan that same month. But he has not made it to the big time yet. The prodigious Peruvian playmaker has made just 3 appearances, all off the bench, for the newly promoted Bundesliga side since he has arrived.
Instead, Der Effzeh head coach Lukas Kwasniok has decided to focus on experience as they battle against relegation, just 1 points clear of the relegation playoff spot at the time of writing. With that in mind, Chávez has turned down another call up to Peru’s senior side to remain in Köln: “Although it is a great honor and appreciation of my athletic performance, I have consciously decided against the matches with the Peruvian national team,” Chávez explained, as captured by @iMiaSanMia_GER . “My focus is clearly on supporting my club and the team as best as possible during a challenging phase of the season.