Fran Pérez (footballer, born 2002)

Francisco "Fran" Pérez Martínez (born 9 September 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Valencia Mestalla.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Roca and the second or maternal family name is Casals.
Fran Pérez
Pérez with Valencia in 2021
Personal information
Full name Francisco Pérez Martínez
Date of birth (2002-09-09) 9 September 2002
Place of birth Valencia, Spain
Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Valencia B
Number 21
Youth career
2011 Lacross Babel
2011–2021 Valencia
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2020– Valencia B 57 (13)
2022– Valencia 5 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:33, 30 August 2022 (UTC)

Club career

Pérez began playing football at the youth academy of Lacross Babel, before moving to the youth side of Valencia in 2011.[1] He worked his way up their youth categories, before being promoted to Valencia Mestalla in 2020.[2] On 20 November 2020, he signed a professional contract with Valencia for 2 years.[3]

López made his professional – and La Liga – debut with Valencia on 29 August 2022, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 loss to Atlético Madrid.[4]

Personal life

Pérez is the son of the former Spanish footballer Francisco Rufete.[5]

Playing style

Pérez is known for his incredible speed an strength. He was a prolific goalscorer in his youth, and is a simple and effective dribbler.[2]

References
  1. dice, Mariano Lahoz (April 30, 2018). "Lacross Babel: el joven club alicantino que soñaba con llegar a Liga Autonómica… y lo logró".
  2. "El talento que viene: Fran Pérez (Valencia CF)". May 8, 2022.
  3. "El Valencia CF ata a Fran Pérez, el hijo de Rufete". ElDesmarque Valencia. November 23, 2020.
  4. "Día de canteranos, Diego López y Fran Pérez debutan con el Valencia CF". ElDesmarque Valencia. August 29, 2022.
  5. "Rufete's legacy continues at Valencia with Fran Perez's debut". MARCA. September 6, 2020.
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