title: Lyana Chirinos
text: # Lyana Chirinos
  
  Lyana Merkel Chirinos Pérez (born 21 June 1992) is a Peruvian footballer who plays as a forward. She was a member of the Peru women's national team.
  
  ## College career
  
  Chirinos attended the Darton State College and the Lindsey Wilson College, both in the United States.
  
  ## International career
  
  Chirinos represented Peru at the 2008 South American U-17 Women's Championship and the 2012 South American U-20 Women's Championship. At senior level, she played two Copa América Femenina editions (2010 and 2014).
  
  ## Personal life
  
  Chirinos' paternal grandmother is of Italian descent.
  
  