Elbio Maximiliano Pérez Azambuya (born 8 May 1995) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Cerro.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Elbio Maximiliano Pérez Azambuya | ||
| Date of birth | 8 May 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Lagomar, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Cerro | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016 | Defensor Sporting | 0 | (0) |
| 2017–2019 | Boston River | 52 | (12) |
| 2020 | Alianza | 11 | (2) |
| 2021 | Boston River | 4 | (0) |
| 2022 | Miramar Misiones | 28 | (7) |
| 2023 | Universidad de Concepción | 24 | (6) |
| 2024 | Marathón | 15 | (1) |
| 2024– | Cerro | 2 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 September 2024 | |||
Early life
editHe is a native of Lagomar, Uruguay. He played for the Uruguay national under-15 football team at a tournament in France.[1]
Career
editHe started his career with Uruguayan side Defensor Sporting. He was described as "did not have space in a team where Brian Lozano and Giorgian De Arrascaeta, among others, stood out".[2] In 2017, he signed for Uruguayan side Boston River. In 2020, he signed for Colombian side Alianza. In 2021, he returned to Uruguayan side Boston River. In 2022, he signed for Uruguayan side Miramar Misiones. In 2023, he signed for Chilean side Universidad de Concepción. In 2024, he signed for Honduran side Marathón.
Style of play
editHe mainly operates as a striker. He has been described as a "strong '9' in the area, with presence in the area, good movements".[3]
References
edit- ^ "Maxi Pérez aprovecha el momento que tanto esperó". elobservador.com.uy.
- ^ "La ilusión de Maxi Pérez en el Campanil: "no podemos aspirar a otra cosa que no sea el ascenso"". diarioconcepcion.cl.
- ^ "Maxi Pérez, nuevo fichaje de Marathón se confiesa: ¿Cuándo debuta y la impensada recomendación en Honduras?". diez.hn.