Michael Pérez (footballer)

Michael Pérez Ortiz (born 14 February 1993), also known as El Tortas, is a Mexican professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Liga de Expansión MX club Cancún.

Youth
Pérez joined Guadalajara's youth academy in 2008. He continued through Chivas Youth Academy getting to play through Chivas ranks from U-17 and U-20. Until finally reaching the first team, John van 't Schip being the coach promoting Pérez to first team in 2012.

Guadalajara
He made his official debut under Dutch coach John van 't Schip as a substitute in a game against Chiapas on 14 October 2013 which he played all 22 minutes.

Loan at Coras
Pérez was loaned out to Coras for 2014–15 season. He made his official debut as a starter on 1 August 2014 at home against Correcaminos UAT.

Honours
Guadalajara
 * Liga MX: Clausura 2017
 * Copa MX: Apertura 2015, Clausura 2017
 * Supercopa MX: 2016
 * CONCACAF Champions League: 2018

Mexico U22
 * Pan American Silver Medal: 2015