Marcelo Pérez (footballer, born 2001) explained

Marcelo Pérez
Fullname:Marcelo de la Cruz Pérez Mosqueira
Birth Date:23 March 2001
Birth Place:Luque, Paraguay[1]
Height:1.78m
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Huracán
Clubnumber:19
Years1:2019–2023
Clubs1:Luqueño
Caps1:41
Goals1:14
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Huracán
Caps2:17
Goals2:0
Nationalyears1:2023–
Nationalteam1:Paraguay U23
Nationalcaps1:9
Nationalgoals1:2

Marcelo de la Cruz Pérez Mosqueira (born 23 March 2001) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for 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.

Style of play

His main position is striker. He has been compared with France international Kylian Mbappe, according to his physical appearance.[3]

Personal life

He was born in 2001 in Paraguay. He is the nephew of Paraguayan footballer Amado Pérez.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Paris 2024 Olympics - PEREZ Marcelo. 27 July 2024.
  2. Web site: Marcelo "Mbapérez" Mosqueira, el delantero paraguayo que quería Independiente y llegará a Huracán. 23 August 2023 . clarin.com.
  3. Web site: Quién es Marcelo Pérez, el Mbappé paraguayo que llegaría a Independiente. elgrafico.com.ar.
  4. Web site: Marcelo Pérez está enfocado, y por eso no farrea ni toma alcohol. 16 June 2021 . cronica.com.py.