Marcelo Pérez (footballer, born 2001)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Marcelo de la Cruz Pérez Mosqueira | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Luque, Paraguay[1] | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Luqueño | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2023 | Luqueño | 41 | (14) |
| 2023– | Huracán | 19 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Luqueño (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2023– | Paraguay U23 | 9 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17:51, 24 May 2025 (UTC) | |||
Marcelo de la Cruz Pérez Mosqueira (born 23 March 2001) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Paraguayan Primera División club Sportivo Luqueño, on loan from Argentine Primera División club Huracán.
Career
He started his career with Paraguayan side Luqueño. He was described as "the sensation of Paraguayan football".[2] In 2023, he signed for Argentine side Huracán. In January 2025, he returned to Sportivo Luqueño on loan.[3]
Style of play
His main position is striker. He has been compared with France international Kylian Mbappe, according to his physical appearance.[4]
Personal life
He was born in 2001 in Paraguay. He is the nephew of Paraguayan footballer Amado Pérez.[5]
References
- ^ a b "Paris 2024 Olympics - PEREZ Marcelo". Retrieved 27 July 2024.
- ^ "Marcelo "Mbapérez" Mosqueira, el delantero paraguayo que quería Independiente y llegará a Huracán". clarin.com. 23 August 2023.
- ^ "Sportivo Luqueño oficializó el retorno de Marcelo Pérez". trece (in Spanish). 16 January 2025. Retrieved 24 May 2025.
- ^ "Quién es Marcelo Pérez, el Mbappé paraguayo que llegaría a Independiente". elgrafico.com.ar.
- ^ "Marcelo Pérez está enfocado, y por eso no farrea ni toma alcohol". cronica.com.py. 16 June 2021.
External links
- Marcelo Pérez at Soccerway.com
- Marcelo Pérez at kicker (in German)