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
[edit]Youth and college
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ 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
[edit]- 1988 births
- Living people
- Footballers from San José, Costa Rica
- People from Miramar, Florida
- Men's association football midfielders
- Costa Rican men's footballers
- 21st-century Costa Rican sportsmen
- 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