Marcelo Pérez (footballer, born 2001)

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is de la Cruz and the second or maternal family name is Pérez Mosqueira.

Marcelo de la Cruz Pérez Mosqueira (born 23 March 2001) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Paraguayan Primera División club Sportivo Luqueño, on loan from Argentine Primera División club Huracán.

Marcelo Pérez

Personal information
Full name	Marcelo de la Cruz Pérez Mosqueira
Date of birth	(2001-03-23) 23 March 2001 (age 24)
Place of birth	Luque, Paraguay[1]
Height	1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[1]
Position(s)	Striker
Team information
Current team	Luqueño
Number	19
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2019–2023	Luqueño	41	(14)
2023–	Huracán	19	(0)
2025–	→ Luqueño (loan)	17	(2)
International career
2023–	Paraguay U23	9	(2)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 13 August 2025

Career

He started his career with Paraguayan side Luqueño. He was described as "the sensation of Paraguayan football".^[2] In 2023, he signed for Argentine side Huracán. In January 2025, he returned to Sportivo Luqueño on loan.^[3]

Style of play

His main position is striker. He has been compared with France international Kylian Mbappe, according to his physical appearance.^[4]

Personal life

He was born in 2001 in Paraguay. He is the nephew of Paraguayan footballer Amado Pérez.^[5]