Javier Pérez (footballer, born 1996)


Javier "Javi" Pérez de Lucía Burgos is a Spanish footballer who most recently played for Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer.

Career

Youth & College

Pérez joined Valencia aged 5-years old and played at youth levels through the club for 15 years. He spent time on loan with lower league sides Hospitalet and UD Alzira, before been released by Valencia and spending a short spell with CD Buñol.
Pérez later moved to the United States to study and play college soccer at the University of Pittsburgh between 2017 and 2018.

Professional

On 14 January 2019, Pérez was selected 64th overall in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft by Los Angeles FC. He signed with Los Angeles on 10 March 2019.
On 14 March 2019, Pérez was loaned to USL Championship side Phoenix Rising for the 2019 season.