Con 23 años, Erick Noriega viene jugando de volante central en Alianza Lima, una posición que no está tan acostumbrado, sin embargo, sus actuaciones le abrieron posibilidades para defender el mediocampo de la selección peruana,
Erick Noriega, a 23-year-old central midfielder for Alianza Lima, is being compared to Renato Tapia due to his intelligence, dedication, and strong defensive play. Despite not being accustomed to the position, his performances have opened doors to the Peruvian national team. A former teammate describes him as a calm, positive, and supportive player. Noriega, born in Japan, played youth soccer there before returning to Peru and later played for Shimizu S-Pulse in Japan before choosing to represent Peru internationally. He will miss Alianza Lima's match against Ayacucho FC.