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Fullname: Emanuel Perez
aka: Manny Perez
Born: 19 February 1999
Birthplace: Garner, North Carolina, USA
Signed: 31 January 2019
Left: 29 Apr 2021
Position: Full-back, Defender
Debut: Never ended up playing for Celtic at any level!
Squad No.: 2
Internationals: ? [which international team played for]
International Caps: ? [complete at end of career]
International Goals: ? [complete at end of career]
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US born (Mexican descent) Manny Perez was a very surprise signing at the end of the January transfer window and completely out of the blue, another one of those prospects for the long-term future. Perez had represented USA at U20 level and has been named Player of the Year in the USA Soccer Development Academy.
“It is a huge honour to sign with Celtic FC, one of the biggest clubs in football. From my time visiting Glasgow, it was clear to see the scale, the spirit and the professionalism of the club.” Manny Perez
He was loaned back straight to return to North Carolina FC for further experience after his signing, so the supporters had to wait to find out what he could do for Celtic.
Covid destroyed his chances at Celtic, he was stuck in the states. Manny Perez joined Portland Timbers. He hadn’t featured for Celtic at any level.
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Five facts about new Celtic signing Manny Perez
https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2019/02/01/five-facts-about-new-celtic-signing-manny-perez/
Celtic announced a surprise deal for talented prospect Manny Perez on deadline day. The deal for Perez was confirmed by the club as part of a double announcement with Andrew Gutman. Perez had been on trial at Celtic in December,
Here are five facts about the new Celtic addition… 1) Perez impressed in the collegiate system in America. He scored five goals and provided four assists in 15 games for North Carolina. 2) The 19-year-old has been a regular recently for the USA under-20 side, making six appearances and scoring once. 3) Perez also had the opportunity to play international football for Mexico – but the US were first to express interest in him. 4) Perez rejected the chance to sign with Major League Soccer clubs because he was determined to progress his career abroad. 5) In 2017 Perez won the prestigious ACC US Freshman of the Year award, handed out to top prospects in his region.
Manny Perez to sign Celtic deal as Brendan Rodgers steps up January transfer preparations
Daily Record
American full back will be confirmed as a Hoops player on January 1 after impressing on trial.
ByMark Walker 11:55, 20 DEC 2018Updated12:37, 20 DEC 2018-0:00
Celtic are set to confirm the signing of American full back Manny Perez on January 1 after he impressed on trial.The 19-year-old currently plays for North Carolina State University and has represented the US at Under-20 level.He has spent the last couple of weeks at Lennoxtown and has impressed Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers.And he’s agreed to sign for the Scottish champions, pending a work permit which he will have to apply for.Brendan Rodgers will hand Perez a deal (Image: SNS Group)Read More Transfer news LIVE as Celtic and Rangers plus rest of Premiership clubs target signingsCeltic have been looking for a long-term replacement for Mikael Lustig, who looks set to return to Scandinavia at the end of the season.And Perez could be ready to challenge Lustig, young right back Anthony Ralston who played and scored against Motherwell this week and Costa Rican international Cristian Gamboa.Perez was named Player of the Year in the US Soccer Development Academy and is highly rated after coming through the ranks of college football in the States.
Manny Perez exits Celtic as forgotten youngster finds new club and links up with ex-Rangers star
The American has been surplus to requirements since arriving in Glasgow and his exit has been confirmed.
ByChris DoyleSports writer
20:08, 26 APR 2021Updated17:46, 29 APR 2021
Forgotten youngster Manny Perez has left Celtic and signed for the Portland Timbers, before joining Austin FC on loan.
The American, who joined the Parkhead side alongside compatriot Andrew Gutman under Brendan Rodgers in 2019, has been surplus to requirements since arriving in Glasgow.
The 22-year-old has enjoyed loan spells back in his homeland with North Carolina FC for the past two seasons.
And his time Stateside has now become permanent as he penned a deal with MLS side Portland Timbers, before being immediately sent out on loan to Austin.
The Texas club, also in the MLS, have an option to buy him at the end of the season.
FROZEN-OUT CELT HEADS FOR STATES
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By CQN Magazine on 27th April 2021 Latest News
FORGOTTEN Celt Manny Perez has joined Portland Timbers on a one-year contract.
The versatile 22-year-old, who can play right-back or midfield, agreed the MLS switch yesterday and will now move to Austin FC on loan to work on his match fitness.
Perez failed to make the breakthrough at the Hoops and spent his time at North Carolina on a temporary transfer after first attracting the attention of the Parkhead scouts in January 2019 following nine games for the US Under-20s international side.
He made 35 appearances and scored one goal for the Stateside outfit, but was still overlooked by the Celtic bosses.
The youngster makes the switch only five days after Polish striker Patryk Klimala moved to New York Red Bulls in a £3.5million deal. The 22-year-old frontman scored only three goals in his 28 appearances for the Glasgow club following his arrival for an identical fee in January last year.
Coincidentally, another former Celt, Andrew Gutman, scored his first goal for the Big Apple outfit in their 3-2 loss at LA Galaxy at the weekend.
Klimala’s hopes of making his debut were dashed, but he is standing by to make his first outing at home against Chicago Fire on Saturday evening.