Maxi Pérez

Elbio Maximiliano Pérez Azambuya (born 8 May 1995) is a Uruguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Marathón.

Early life
He is a native of Lagomar, Uruguay. He played for the Uruguay national under-15 football team at a tournament in France.

Career
He started his career with Uruguayan side Defensor Sporting. He was described as "did not have space in a team where Brian Lozano and Giorgian De Arrascaeta, among others, stood out". In 2017, he signed for Uruguayan side Boston River. In 2020, he signed for Colombian side Alianza. In 2021, he returned to Uruguayan side Boston River. In 2022, he signed for Uruguayan side Miramar Misiones. In 2023, he signed for Chilean side Universidad de Concepción. In 2024, he signed for Honduran side Marathón.

Style of play
He mainly operates as a striker. He has been described as a "strong '9' in the area, with presence in the area, good movements".