Jesus Perez (soccer, born 1997)

Jesus "Chino" Perez (Spanish: Jesús Pérez; born October 1, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a midfielder.

[1] Perez was selected by New York City FC with the 22nd pick in the first round of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft, and was included on the club's preseason roster.

[2] He wasn't retained by the club beyond preseason, instead signing for Tacoma Defiance of the USL Championship in mid-February 2020.

[4] He made his debut for the club on the 26th March 2021, replacing Sam Stanton at half-time in a 2–1 defeat to Finn Harps at Oriel Park.

[5] On the 5th July 2021, it was announced that Perez was loaned out to USL League One club Forward Madison until the end of the season, having made just 2 appearances for Dundalk.