 Del Solar's last official appearance was a 0–0 draw against traditional rivals Alianza Lima for the "Apertura" on 7 July 2002, playing for his first club which won 1–0 in the first game, with 0–0 in Trujillo.Del Solar competed in Spain from 1992 to 1998, always in La Liga.He started at CD Tenerife – where he partnered Argentine Fernando Redondo in central midfield, and also his compatriot Percy Olivares – helping the Canary Islands side rob Real Madrid of the league title in the last round in his first season, playing in 30 matches and scoring once (the team also qualified for the first time ever to the UEFA Cup); this dramatic league scenario also happened in the following year, but his presence was much more testimonial.