Francisco "Fran" Pérez Martínez (born 9 September 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a winger for Valencia Mestalla.
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Francisco Pérez Martínez | ||
Date of birth | (2002-09-09) 9 September 2002 (age 20) | ||
Place of birth | Valencia, Spain | ||
Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
Position(s) | Winger | ||
Club 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 | 1 | (0) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 04:33, 30 August 2022 (UTC) |
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]
Pérez is the son of the former Spanish footballer Francisco Rufete.[5]
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]