José Luis Carranza Vivanco (born 8 January 1964) is a former footballer who played as a midfielder for his entire club career at Universitario de Deportes.
In addition, Carranza played in 3 Copa América and 3 World Cup qualification tournaments.
Several times during his career he rejected offers from teams in Argentina, Ecuador, and Spain to stay at the club he supported and became a symbol of Universitario.
After retirement, Carranza studied to become a coach, opened a youth football academy and ran a popular cebicheria (sea food restaurant).
He unsuccessfully ran for mayor of the Comas District, Lima, promising “me, water and sewerage” and “fubo’ team”.