Miguel Pérez (footballer, born 1947)

Miguel Ángel Pérez Pilipiux (born 10 April 1947) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played as a forward.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Pérez and the second or maternal family name is Pilipiux.
Miguel Pérez
Personal information
Full name Miguel Ángel Pérez Pilipiux
Date of birth (1947-04-10) 10 April 1947
Place of birth Buenos Aires, Argentina
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1962–1964 Racing Club
1964–1965 Deportivo Italiano
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1966 Deportivo Italiano 48 (17)
1966–1972 Real Madrid 53 (10)
1967 → Monaco (loan)
1972–1973 Zaragoza 6 (0)
1973–1974 Rayo Vallecano 6 (0)
1975–1976 Castellón 6 (1)
1976–1977 Alcorcón
Total 119 (28)
International career
1971 Spain U23 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Club career

Pérez was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and began his professional career in 1965 with Deportivo Italiano, in the second division. The following year he moved abroad, signing with La Liga powerhouse Real Madrid who also briefly loaned him to AS Monaco FC in France.[1]

Pérez was used mainly as a backup during his six-year spell at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, but contributed to the conquest of two leagues and one Copa del Rey. His best individual season at the club was 1970–71 as he scored four goals in 20 games (19 starts), but Real came out empty in silverware, finishing the league in fourth position.

Also in the country, Pérez played one year in the top division for Real Zaragoza, then took his game to the Spanish lower leagues – appearing for three teams in as many seasons – before retiring in 1977 at the age of 30.

International career

Pérez played one match for the Spain under-23 side, a 0–1 loss against France on 18 March 1971.[2]

Personal life

Pérez settled in Spain after his retirement, fathering two sons, Miguel and Alejandro, both of whom went on to represent several teams, almost always in the second division.[3][4]

Honours

Real Madrid

References
  1. María, Manuel (2 June 1968). "Miguel Pérez, el verdadero ye-ye del Real Madrid" [Miguel Pérez, Real Madrid's true "ye-ye"]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  2. Casanovas, Josep María (19 March 1971). "1–0: Francia, con un fútbol fácil y incisivo, ganó bien" [1–0: France, with flowing and incisive game, deserved win]. Mundo Deportivo (in Spanish). Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  3. Ruiz, Marco (10 January 2003). "No debuté por ser hijo de Miguel Pérez" ["I did not make debut for being Miguel Pérez's son"]. Diario AS (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 October 2019.
  4. Marín, R.; Rodríguez, D. (12 November 2009). "El granota Miguel Pérez, fan del Alcorcón desde niño" [Granota Miguel Pérez, fan of Alcorcón since he was a boy]. Super Deporte (in Spanish). Retrieved 15 October 2019.
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