Louis Perez (born 11 June 1997) is a French footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Tucson in the USL League One.
![]() Perez with Pittsburgh Riverhounds in 2021 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | (1997-06-11) June 11, 1997 (age 25) | ||
Place of birth | Paris, France | ||
Height | 182 cm (6 ft 0 in) | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | FC Tucson | ||
Number | 13 | ||
Youth career | |||
2005–2007 | CO Vincennes | ||
2007–2011 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
2011–2013 | Poissy | ||
2013–2014 | Paris Saint-Germain | ||
2014–2017 | Troyes | ||
College career | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2017–2020 | UCF Knights | 50 | (7) |
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2015–2017 | Troyes II | 33 | (0) |
2021 | Pittsburgh Riverhounds | 26 | (2) |
2022– | FC Tucson | 26 | (5) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2022 |
Perez spent time with various teams in France, including CO Vincennes, Paris Saint-Germain, AS Poissy and ESTAC Troyes, the latter of which he appeared for the club's second team in the CFA.[1][2]
In 2017, Perez moved to the United States to play college soccer at the University of Central Florida. In three seasons with the Golden Knights, Perez made 50 appearances, scoring 7 goals and tallying 16 assists. In 2019, his last full season for UCF before the COVID-19 pandemic saw the 2020 season cancelled, Perez was the team's second-leading scorer with four goals and 11 assists, which was one-off a school single-season record. Perez's 11 assists were fourth in the NCAA and led Perez to be named as second-team All-American Athletic Conference. In 2018, Perez was named the AAC Midfielder of the Year and a third-team All-American by the United Soccer Coaches, helping UCF to the AAC regular-season title.[3]
On 17 February 2021, Perez signed his first professional contract, joining USL Championship side Pittsburgh Riverhounds.[4][5] Perez made his professional debut on May 8, 2021, appearing as a 61st-minute substitute in a 3–0 loss to Tampa Bay Rowdies.[6]
On 3 February 2022, Perez made the move to USL League One side FC Tucson.[7]
American Athletic Conference Men's Soccer Player of the Year | |
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Offensive Player of the Year | |
Defensive Player of the Year | |
Midfielder of the Year | |
Goalkeeper of the Year |
FC Tucson – current squad | |
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