Maxi Pereira is a famous Uruguayan professional football player. He plays his position as a right back for club River Plate (UY) and the Uruguay national team. He is playing currently for River Plate (UY). He wears shirt number 16 to play football. He plays in a defensive position from the right side.

Where Was Maxi Pereira Born?

Maxi Pereira was born on 8 June 1984. His full name is Victorio Maximiliano Pereira Páez. He was born in Montevideo, a famous place in Uruguay. He is of Uruguayan nationality. He uses his right foot mostly to play football. He entitled his nation, Uruguay to the three world cups and four Copa America tournaments, winning the 2011 edition of the latter tournament.

Club Career

Maxi Pereira began his club career by playing professionally with the sports club, Defensor sporting at the age of eighteen. He was in this club for five years making appearances in more than 120 games where he scores 25 goals. He scored his career-best 12 goals in the Premiere Division of 2005-2006. After this Maxi Pereira went to S.L Benfica Club in Portugal accompanied by countryman Cristian Rodriguez, a famous footballer.

There, the club signed the player for €3 million and 70% of his right. Firstly, he played as a right midfielder which he failed to adjust to that position in Portugal. Later, he did two consecutive scores in home games in November 2007 against the Boavista F.C and A.C Milan where he scores the goal with his left foot. In 2009-2010, this club Benfica won the league after five years. He appeared in a total of 40 matches and he scored five goals.

In June, Maxi Pereira left Benfica club due to the expiration of the contract. After 15 days, he joined rivals, FC Porto, as a replacement for the club Read Madrid. There, his competitive debut occurred on August 15 in a 3-0 victory against Victoria S.C. He represented over 50 games for Porto and he is currently playing for this club.

On 1 February 2021, Pereira returned to his homeland's league for the first time in 14 years, signing for Peñarol on a contract until July, with an option for the remainder of the year.

Club Career

Defensor

Born in Montevideo, Pereira was known by the nickname "Mono" (Monkey) in his homeland. He started playing professionally with Defensor Sporting as an 18-year-old, early in the 2002–03 season. He took no time to adjust to the first team, being a crucial part alongside Álvaro González and scoring a career-best 12 goals in the Primera División of 2005–06.

Benfica

In his first year in Portugal, Pereira was initially played as a right midfielder, failing to adjust to that position. He did score in two consecutive home games in November 2007, in a 6–1 league thrashing of Boavista F.C. and in the group stage of the UEFA Champions League 1–1 draw against A.C. Milan, with his left foot from outside the box.

On 17 December 2011, Pereira renewed his contract until 2015 and the club paid €2.7 million for the remaining 30% of his rights, still in possession of Defensor.

Pereira reached the 300-game milestone at Benfica on 2 October 2014, in a Champions League match against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, becoming the second foreigner behind Luisão to achieve this feat.

Porto

On 30 June 2015, Pereira left Benfica following the expiration of his contract. Fifteen days later, he joined rivals FC Porto as a replacement for Real Madrid-bound Danilo. His competitive debut occurred on 15 August, in a 3–0 home victory over Vitória S.C. where he provided two assists for teammates Vincent Aboubakar and Silvestre Varela.

On 22 May 2016, in the final of the Taça de Portugal, also against Braga, Pereira's attempt in the penalty shootout was saved by José Marafona, in an eventual 2–4 defeat (2–2 after 120 minutes). On 4 August 2018, he scored in the 3–1 win over C.D. Aves in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira, and was voted player of the match.

Pereira's contract expired in June 2019. In November 2020, it was reported that he was training with Porto's farm team Padroense F.C. and had not announced his retirement.

Return to Uruguay

On 1 February 2021, Pereira returned to his homeland's league for the first time in 14 years, signing for Peñarol on a contract until July, with an option for the remainder of the year.

International career

Since 2005, Maxi Pereira has been entitling his international side. On 26 October 2005, he made his professional debut on his international side. He quickly became regular for his country, representing Copa America in 2007. There he was selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South America where he played all games and minutes. Unfortunately in the quarterfinals against Ghana, he missed his Penalty Shootout. He was undisputed started for his nation in the 2011 Copa America which was held in Argentina, with the national team winning its 15th continental tournament.

He played fourteen times in the qualification for the 2014 world cup winning against Peru with a score of 4-2. Maxi Pereira overtook Diego Forlan's record for his nation as the most capped player by earning his 113th in the team's final group game in the Copa America Centenario in the United States.

To whom Maxi Pereira is Married? Maxi Pereira Wife

Maxi Pereira is quite silent about his personal regarding his affairs. Till now, his personal relationship with either his wife or girlfriend is not known. Maybe he is single or has been married. 

Maxi Pereira's Net Worth & Salary

According to online resources, Maxi Pereira’s estimated to be $1-5 million And his estimated salary is around $300k-$800K from the club, FC Porto. His most of income sources are from football. He has a height of 5 feet 1 inch. His zodiac sign is Gemini. as of 2023, player has a net worth of $5 million.