Jorge Pereyra Díaz


Jorge Rolando Pereyra Díaz is an Argentine footballer, who plays as a striker for Club Bolívar in Bolivia.

Club career

Ferro Carril Oeste

Pereyra Díaz began his professional career with Primera B Nacional club Ferro Carril Oeste.

Lanus

On 5 March 2013, he signed with Lanús. He made his debut with 'Granate' on 13 April 2013, as a substitute, in a league match where Lanus beat All Boys 2–1. Pereyra Díaz' first start came a few days later, on April 17, in a Copa Argentina match against Atlético Rafaela. With Lanús, he helped them won the 2013 Copa Sudamericana, being in the starting lineup in the first leg final against Ponte Preta.

Johor Darul Takzim

2014

Pereyra Díaz signed a three-year contract with Malaysia Super League team Johor Darul Takzim in May 2014. The transfer fee was rumoured to be US$2 million. He made his debut as a substitute in the first leg of the Malaysia FA Cup semi final against Pahang FA. On 20 May 2014, he scored a brace to help Johor Darul Takzim came back from 0–2 down to win 3–2 against LionsXII at Stadium Jalan Besar. He finished the season with 15 goals in 29 league appearances.

2015

During the 2015 season, he scored two goals against Ayeyawady United in a 5–0 victory during the AFC Cup. On 12 July 2015, Pereyra Díaz was loaned out to Independiente.

Independiente (loan)

Pereyra Díaz only made seven league appearances for Independiente. After his four months loan spell, he returned to JDT.

2016

After his loan spell with Independiente, Pereyra Díaz returned to JDT for the 2016 Malaysia Super League season. On 2 February 2016, he made his 2016 debut during the 2016 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off against Muangthong United, where JDT were defeated 0–3 on penalties with Diaz missing the first penalty. He made his 2016 Malaysia Super League debut in a 1–1 draw against Selangor FA, where JDT lifted their third Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup after winning on penalties. On 16 February 2016, Pereyra Díaz scored his first Malaysia Super League goal of the season in a 2–0 victory against T-Team F.C. He also contributed a goal and 2 assist during JDT's 8–2 victory against Ayeyawady United in the 2016 AFC Cup group stage.

Club Statistics

Club

1 Including matches for Copa Argentina, Malaysia FA Cup and Malaysia Cup.
2 Including matches for Copa Libertadores, Copa Sudamericana, AFC Champions League and AFC Cup.
3 Including matches for Malaysia Charity Shield.

Honours

Club

Lanús
Johor Darul Ta'zim