Bryan Pérez
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bryan Pérez | ||
| Date of birth | November 1, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | San José, Costa Rica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 5 in (1.65 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kansas City Comets | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1999 | Saprissa | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2009 | UMKC Kangaroos | 78 | (29) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2008–2009 | Kansas City Brass | 22 | (0) |
| 2010 | Miami FC | 2 | (0) |
| 2010–2011 | Missouri Comets (indoor) | 20 | (1) |
| 2011 | Des Moines Menace | 15 | (5) |
| 2011–2012 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 29 | (21) |
| 2012–2013 | Syracuse Silver Knights (indoor) | 17 | (8) |
| 2012–2013 | Milwaukee Wave (indoor) | 5 | (2) |
| 2012–2013 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 5 | (2) |
| 2013–2019 | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 123 | (98) |
| 2019–2020 | Wichita Wings (indoor) | 10 | (7) |
| International career | |||
| 2012– | United States futsal | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 April 2021 | |||
Bryan Pérez (born November 1, 1988) is a former professional footballer and coach.
Career
Youth and college
As a child, Pérez was a member of Costa Rican powerhouse Saprissa's Futbol Academy, and at the age of 11 he was chosen to be a member of Saprissa traveling youth club. Pérez moved with his family to Miramar, Florida in the early 2000s; he attended Miami Killian High School, and went on to play four years of college soccer at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, ending his career there as the team's all-time leader in goals (29), points (70), shots(160), and games played (78).[1] During his college years, Pérez also played with Kansas City Brass in the USL Premier Development League.[2]
Professional
Pérez was signed by Miami FC of the USSF Division 2 Professional League in February 2010.[3] He made his professional debut on June 19, 2010 as a substitute in a 3-1 loss to the Austin Aztex,[4] but played just one more game for Miami before being released by the team mid-season. Having been able to secure a professional contract with another team, Pérez signed to play for Des Moines Menace in the USL Premier Development League in 2011.
International
Although Perez has not yet been called up to any national team, he has expressed a preference to play for the Costa Rica national team, should the opportunity arise.[5] Pérez holds dual citizenship with Costa Rica and the United States.
References
- ↑ Interview with the newest Miami FC player, Bryan Perez
- ↑ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ↑ "Miami FC Central Defender Zach Kirby Returns for Second Season". 9 February 2010.
- ↑ "USSF Division-2 Pro League". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
- ↑ Interview with the newest Miami FC player, Bryan Perez
External links
- Articles with short description
- Short description with empty Wikidata description
- Articles without Wikidata item
- 1988 births
- Living people
- Footballers from San José, Costa Rica
- People from Miramar, Florida
- Men's association football midfielders
- Costa Rican men's footballers
- Costa Rican expatriate men's footballers
- Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States
- Deportivo Saprissa players
- Kansas City Brass players
- Fort Lauderdale Strikers (2006–2016) players
- Des Moines Menace players
- Milwaukee Wave players
- Kansas City Roos men's soccer players
- USL League Two players
- USSF Division 2 Professional League players
- Major Indoor Soccer League (2008–2014) players
- Wichita Wings (2011–2013 MISL) players
- Syracuse Silver Knights players
- Kansas City Comets (2010–) players
- Major Arena Soccer League players
- American men's futsal players
- Soccer players from Broward County, Florida