Bryan Pérez

Bryan Pérez
Personal information
Full name Bryan Pérez
Date of birth (1987-11-01) November 1, 1987 (age 37)
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

Youth and college

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

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

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

  1. ^ Interview with the newest Miami FC player, Bryan Perez
  2. ^ "United Soccer Leagues (USL)". Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  3. ^ "Miami FC Central Defender Zach Kirby Returns for Second Season". 9 February 2010.
  4. ^ "USSF Division-2 Pro League". Archived from the original on 2016-03-03. Retrieved 2010-06-23.
  5. ^ Interview with the newest Miami FC player, Bryan Perez