Fran Pérez (footballer, born 2002)

Francisco "Fran" Pérez Martínez (born 9 September 2002) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays mainly as a right winger for Valencia CF.

Club career
Born in Valencia, Pérez began playing football at the youth academy of Lacross Babel CF, before moving to the youth categories of Valencia CF in 2011. He made his senior debut with the reserves on 17 October 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Hugo González in a 2–2 Segunda División B away draw against Atzeneta UE.

On 20 November 2020, Pérez signed a professional contract with Valencia for 2 years. He scored his first senior goal on 12 September 2021, netting the B's second in a 3–1 Tercera División RFEF away win over Orihuela CF, and scored a further 12 times as the reserve side achieved promotion to Segunda Federación.

López made his professional – and La Liga – debut with Valencia on 29 August 2022, coming on as a late substitute in a 1–0 loss to Atlético Madrid. The following 7 March, he renewed his contract until 2027, and was definitely promoted to the main squad in August 2023.

Personal life
Pérez is the son of the former Spanish footballer Francisco Rufete.

Playing style
Pérez is known for his incredible speed and strength. He was a prolific goalscorer in his youth, and is a simple and effective dribbler.