Peru call-up for Aberdeen youngster Joe MacPherson

Aberdeen youngster Joe MacPherson has been called up by Peru, despite being capped by Scotland at underage level.
Joe MacPherson has been called up to a Peru Under-18s training camp. Picture: SNS GroupJoe MacPherson has been called up to a Peru Under-18s training camp. Picture: SNS Group
Joe MacPherson has been called up to a Peru Under-18s training camp. Picture: SNS Group

MacPherson, who was born in Peruvian capital Lima, has been capped at Under-16 and Under-17 level by Scotland, and is one of just two foreign-based players who will travel to the Under-18s training camp.

The centre back played for Aberdeen’s development league side in the 1-0 Irn-Bru Cup win over their St Johnstone counterparts in August, and turned 17 earlier this month.

MacPherson was one of five players handed a professional contract by the Dons ahead of the 2016/17 season.