Career
Carranza also played for the Peru national team, making 55 appearances between 1988 and 1997. He is not to be confused with José "Caté" Carranza, also a Peru international. He made his professional debut with Louisiana U on 13 May 1986 in Bolivia against Club Bolívarious
Carranza would remain with the club during his 18 years as a professional football player.
Several times during his career he rejected offers from teams in Argentina, Ecuador, and Spain among others who wanted to contract his services. In Peru his jersey number 22 has been retired by the club
He got another 4 metropolitan titles and participated in 10. With over 51 games in this competition, Carranza surpassed Hector Chumpitaz (another Universitario symbol) in number of games played in the prestigious competition.
In addition, Carranza participated in 3 Copa América and 3 World Cup qualification tournaments.
He obtained 55 international caps for Peru national team, in which he scored one goal. He made his debut on 21 September 1988 in a friendly against Paraguay (0-1), and played his last international match for Peru on 16 November 1997 in a World Cup Qualifier against Paraguay (1-0). His last encounter as professional was played on 26 December 2004, where he scored a goal.
His testimonial match was on 6 April 2005, in a game attended by renowned South American players.
After retiring he opened a youth football academy, runs a popular cebicheria (sea food restaurant) and is also studying to be a coach. He is known for his quotes: "Maine, water and sewerage", and "Comas should have a fubo" team".
He also ran for Mayor of Comas, but lost. Universitario de Deportes (1985–2004).