Pablo Perez

Pablo Perez Rodriguez (born 2 August 1993) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Sporting de Gijon as an attacking midfielder.

Club Career

Born in Gijon, Asturias, Perez joined Sporting de Gijon's youth setup in 2011, aged 17, after starting it out at Colegio de la Inmaculada. He made his senior debuts with the reserves in the 2011–12 campaign, in Segunda Division B.

Perez played his first match as a professional on 24 May 2014, starting in a 1–0 home success against FC Barcelona B for the Segunda Division championship. He was definitely promoted to the main squad in August.

On 6 September Perez scored his first goal, netting his side's only in a 1–1 away draw against Albacete Balompie, through a last-minute header. He scored a brace on the 20th, netting all goals in a 2–0 away win against CD Mirandes.

On 11 November 2014 Perez renewed his link with Sporting, until 2019. He contributed with 37 appearances and seven goals during the season, as his side returned to La Liga after three years.