Bryan Pérez
Bryan Pérez (born November 1, 1988) is a Costa Rican footballer currently playing for the Kansas City Comets in the Major Arena Soccer League.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Bryan Pérez | ||
| Date of birth | November 1, 1987 | ||
| Place of birth | San José, Costa Rica | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Club 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– | Kansas City Comets (indoor) | 123 | (98) |
| National team | |||
| 2012– | United States futsal | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 13 March 2019 | |||
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
- Interview with the newest Miami FC player, Bryan Perez
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-06-10. Retrieved 2010-06-23.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- "Miami FC Central Defender Zach Kirby Returns for Second Season". 9 February 2010.
- "USSF Division-2 Pro League".
- Interview with the newest Miami FC player, Bryan Perez