Pedro Manzi Explained

Pedro Manzi
Fullname:Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz[1]
Birth Date:1988 10, df=yes[2]
Birth Place:Montevideo, Uruguay
Position:Forward
Youthclubs1:Espanyol
Years1:2009–2010
Clubs1:Universidad de Las Palmas
Caps1:20
Goals1:9
Years2:2010–2011
Clubs2:UD Tijarafe
Caps2:24
Goals2:12
Years3:2011–2013
Clubs3:Atlético Granadilla
Caps3:14
Goals3:14
Years4:2013–2014
Clubs4:Marbella
Caps4:13
Goals4:3
Years5:2014–2015
Clubs5:Tenisca
Caps5:44
Goals5:27
Years6:2015–2017
Clubs6:Ibarra
Caps6:66
Goals6:45
Years7:2017–2018
Clubs7:Hospitalet
Caps7:16
Goals7:17
Years8:2018–2019
Clubs8:Chennai City
Caps8:20
Goals8:22
Years9:2020
Clubs9:Albirex Niigata
Caps9:8
Goals9:2
Years10:2020–2021
Clubs10:Mohammedan
Caps10:8
Goals10:6
Years11:2021
Clubs11:Biratnagar City
Caps11:6
Goals11:4
Years12:2021
Clubs12:Bengaluru United
Caps12:2
Goals12:1
Years13:2022–2024
Clubs13:Rajasthan United
Caps13:12
Goals13:3
Years14:2024
Clubs14:Malappuram FC

Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz (born 13 October 1988) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward.[3]

Career

Chennai City FC

In May 2018, he joined I-League club Chennai City.[4] On 26 October 2018, he made his debut for the club against Indian Arrows. He scored a hat-trick and led his side to a 4–1 home win.[5] [6] He has scored four hat-tricks in the 2018–19 I-League season for Chennai City.[7] [8] [9] [10] He also helped the team winning their first I-League title, and won the golden boot with 21 goals (jointly with Trinidadian Willis Plaza).[11] [12] [13]

Albirex Niigata

In 2019, Manzi signed for Japanese J2 League side Albirex Niigata,[14] [15] [16] [17] where he played 8 league games and scored 2 goals.

Mohammedan Sporting

Manzi back to India in 2021, signing with I-League side Mohammedan Sporting.[18] He debuted for the Black Panthers on 18 February against Aizawl FC.[19]

Biratnagar City

On 14 April 2021, Manzi was announced as the first foreign signing of Biratnagar City FC who play in the newly created Nepal Super League. He scored 4 goals in 6 games. The Spaniard was an instant fan favorite. He also won Super Player Of The Match against Butwal Lumbini F.C.

Bengaluru United

In August 2021, Manzi moved back to India and joined I-League 2nd Division side FC Bengaluru United and scored his first goal in a 1–0 win against Central Reserve Police Force at the 2021 Durand Cup in Kalyani.[20] [21] He scored four goals in the tournament,[22] as their journey ended with a 4–2 defeat to Mohammedan Sporting in semi-finals.[23] [24]

Rajasthan United F.C

In January 2022, Manzi signed for I-League club Rajasthan United FC as free agent.[25] [26]

Career statistics

Club

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Chennai City2018–19I-League182134—2125
2019–202100—21
Albirex Niigata2020J2 League8000—80
Mohammedan2020–21I-League8600—86
Biratnagar City2021Nepal Super League6400—64
Bengaluru United2021I-League 2nd Division2134—55
Rajasthan United2021–22I-League12300—123
Malappuram FC2024-25Super League Kerala2100—122
Career total563668006246

Honours

Chennai City

2018–19[27]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pedro Manzi. ogol.com. 19 October 2018. 3 March 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230303071919/https://www.ogol.com.br/player.php?id=418328. live.
  2. Web site: Pedro Manzi futbolme.com. futbolme.com. 19 October 2018. 26 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026222636/https://futbolme.com/jugador.php?id=7781. live.
  3. Web site: 30 January 2022. I-League:Rajasthan United FC sign Spanish forward Pedro Manzi - Halfway Football. 31 January 2022. 31 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220131140645/https://halfwayfootball.com/i-league-2021-22-rajasthan-united-fc-sign-forward-pedro-manzi/. live.
  4. Web site: I-League 2018-19: Chennai City FC sign Spanish striker Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz. thefangarage.com. 19 October 2018. 26 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026223351/https://thefangarage.com/articles/14663-i-league-2018-19-chennai-city-fc-sign-spanish-striker-pedro-javier-manzi-cruz. live.
  5. Web site: I-League: Pedro Manzi's hat-trick helps Chennai City FC beat Indian Arrows 4-1 in season opener. scroll.in. 19 October 2018. 26 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026222644/https://scroll.in/field/899805/i-league-pedro-manzis-hat-trick-helps-chennai-city-fc-beat-indian-arrows-4-1-in-season-opener. live.
  6. Web site: Interview with Pedro Manzi Cruz: I hope to help my team by scoring goals. sportskeeda.com. 19 October 2018. 26 October 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20181026222609/https://www.sportskeeda.com/football/i-league-2018-19-interview-with-pedro-manzi-cruz-i-hope-to-help-my-team-by-scoring-goals. live.
  7. Web site: Manzi Hat trick 26 October 2018 . Soccerway . 26 March 2021 . 10 May 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210510150933/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/10/26/india/i-league/chennai-city/aiff-xi/2928126/?ICID=PL_MS_01 . live .
  8. Web site: Manzi Hat trick 29 December 2018. Soccerway. 26 March 2021. 9 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210509061800/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2018/12/29/india/i-league/chennai-city/lajong-sc/2928179/. live.
  9. Web site: Manzi Hat trick 4 January 2019. Soccerway. 26 March 2021. 7 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507134952/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2019/01/04/india/i-league/chennai-city/gokulam/2928183/. live.
  10. Web site: Manzi Hat trick 12 February 2019. Soccerway. 26 March 2021. 7 May 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210507140455/https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2019/02/11/india/i-league/neroca/chennai-city/2928211/. live.
  11. Web site: Dutta. Raja. 2019-03-29. The 2018/19 I-League End of Season Awards Sportsbeatsindia. 2021-03-27. en-US. 20 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200620080529/https://sportsbeatsindia.com/the-2018-19-i-league-end-of-season-awards/. live.
  12. Web site: 2019-03-13. The 2018/19 I-League End of Season Awards. 2021-03-27. The Away End. en-GB. 7 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201107231317/https://theawayend.co/2019/03/13/the-2018-19-i-league-end-of-season-awards/. live.
  13. News: Chennai City Crowned I-League 2018-19 Champions After Win Against Minerva Punjab . 27 June 2020 . Press Trust of India (PTI) . . 9 March 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20200627200614/https://sports.ndtv.com/football/chennai-city-crowned-i-league-2018-19-champions-after-win-against-minerva-punjab-2005254. 27 June 2020. live.
  14. In a landmark deal with Japanese J2 league club Albirex Niigata, Chennai City FC, the defending I-League champions, have released striker Pedro Manzi for a rumoured fee of Rs. 1.2 crore, which would be the highest so far in Indian football.
  15. Web site: I-League Over ISL Again: Chennai City FC Rakes in Record Transfer Fee for Pedro Manzi. News Click India. 19 March 2021. 10 August 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200810120359/https://www.newsclick.in/i-league-over-isl-again-chennai-city-fc-rakes-record-transfer-fee-pedro-manzi. live.
  16. Web site: 3 Highest transfer fees in Indian football history. Sportskeeda. 19 March 2021. 20 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210720130701/https://www.sportskeeda.com/indian-football/3-highest-transfer-fees-in-indian-football-history-michael-soosairaj-edu-garcia-pedro-manzi. live.
  17. Web site: インド・チェンナイoutfit シティFC からペドロSC マンジー 選手 移籍加入内定のお知らせ. albirex.co.jp. 7 January 2020.
  18. Web site: Extra Motivated To Play, Score Against Chennai City: Pedro Manzi. businessworld.in. 4 March 2021. 20 June 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210620120857/https://www.businessworld.in/article/Extra-motivated-to-play-score-against-Chennai-City-Pedro-Manzi/21-02-2021-380056/. live.
  19. Web site: The I-League has become more competitive this time: Pedro Manzi. The Week. 4 March 2021. 5 December 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211205233204/https://www.theweek.in/videos/video-featured.SportsRoom.6235585134001.html. live.
  20. Web site: August 23, 2021. 2021 Durand Cup to have five ISL and three I-league teams. 2021-09-04. The Times of India. en. 5 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210905090807/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/football/top-stories/2021-durand-cup-to-have-five-isl-and-three-i-league-teams/articleshow/85557011.cms. live.
  21. Web site: Durand Cup 2021: Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru United begin respective campaigns with 1-0 wins. First Post. 7 September 2021. 7 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210907071652/https://www.firstpost.com/sports/durand-cup-2021-jamshedpur-fc-bengaluru-united-begin-respective-campaigns-with-1-0-wins-9942451.html/amp. live.
  22. Web site: Durand Cup 2021:FC Bengaluru United beat Mohammedan SC 2-0 to finish top of Group A. www.news18.com. 14 September 2021. 28 September 2021. 14 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210914213009/https://www.news18.com/news/football/durand-cup-2021-fc-bengaluru-united-beat-mohammedan-sc-2-0-to-finish-top-of-group-a-4203059.html. live.
  23. Web site: Mohammedan Sporting Beat Bengaluru United in Extra Time to Enter Durand Cup Final. News Click. 27 September 2021. 27 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210927172628/https://www.newsclick.in/mohammedan-sporting-beat-bengaluru-united-extra-time-enter-durand-cup-final. live.
  24. Web site: Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC reach final after extra-time win over Bengaluru United. The Indian Express. 27 September 2021. 27 September 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210927163214/https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/football/durand-cup-2021-mohammedan-sporting-vs-bengaluru-united-semi-final-report-7538053/. live.
  25. Web site: Ab Khelega Pedro Manzi Welcome. 2022-01-31. Twitter. en. 31 January 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220131113232/https://twitter.com/rajasthanunited/status/1487827144021471239. live.
  26. Web site: EXCLUSIVEExclusive: Sardor Jakhonov new signing of Rajasthan United FC to land in India by this week. footballexpress.in. Football Express. Swapnomoy. Chakraborty. 2 February 2022. 21 March 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220207041417/https://footballexpress.in/sardor-jakhonov-new-signing-of-rajasthan-united-fc-to-land-in-india-by-this-week/. 7 February 2022.
  27. News: Chennai City FC win I-League 2018-19 title, East Bengal finish second. 9 March 2019. Indiatoday.in. 9 March 2019. 20 July 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210720130700/https://www.indiatoday.in/sports/football/story/chennai-city-fc-i-league-2018-19-champions-manzi-east-bengal-gokulam-kerala-1474250-2019-03-09.
  28. Web site: From the History Book. All India Football Federation . the-aiff.com . 19 October 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140717033518/https://www.the-aiff.com/news-center-details.htm?id=1965 . 17 July 2014.
  29. Web site: Players–Goals. Soccerway. 24 November 2018. 10 September 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200910140017/https://us.soccerway.com/national/india/i-league/20182019/regular-season/r46472/players/.
  30. Web site: Chennai City FC owners transfer sporting license. 3 March 2023. 3 March 2023. khelnow.com. M. Sudharshan. https://web.archive.org/web/20230303065621/https://khelnow.com/football/2023-03-indian-football-vincenzo-alberto-annese-joins-nepal-national-team-head-coach. 3 March 2023.

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