Pedro Manzi

Pedro Manzi
Personal information
Full name Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz[1]
Date of birth (1988-10-13) 13 October 1988 (age 36)[2]
Place of birth Montevideo, Uruguay
Height 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Malappuram FC
Number 19
Youth career
Espanyol
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2009–2010 Universidad de Las Palmas 20 (9)
2010–2011 UD Tijarafe 24 (12)
2011–2013 Atlético Granadilla 14 (14)
2013–2014 Marbella 13 (3)
2014–2015 Tenisca 44 (27)
2015–2017 Ibarra 66 (45)
2017–2018 Hospitalet 16 (17)
2018–2019 Chennai City 20 (22)
2020 Albirex Niigata 8 (2)
2020–2021 Mohammedan 8 (6)
2021 Biratnagar City 6 (4)
2021 Bengaluru United 2 (1)
2022–2024 Rajasthan United 12 (3)
2024– Malappuram FC 1 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 7 September 2024

Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz (born 13 October 1988) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for Super League Kerala club Malappuram FC.[3]

Career

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Chennai City FC

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In May 2018, he joined I-League club Chennai City.[4] On 26 October 2018, he made his debut for the club against Indian Arrows. He scored a hat-trick and led his side to a 4–1 home win.[5][6] He has scored four hat-tricks in the 2018–19 I-League season for Chennai City.[7][8][9][10] He also helped the team winning their first I-League title, and won the golden boot with 21 goals (jointly with Trinidadian Willis Plaza).[11][12][13]

Albirex Niigata

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In 2019, Manzi signed for Japanese J2 League side Albirex Niigata,[14][15][16][17] where he played 8 league games and scored 2 goals.

Mohammedan Sporting

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Manzi back to India in 2021, signing with I-League side Mohammedan Sporting.[18] He debuted for the Black Panthers on 18 February against Aizawl FC.[19]

Biratnagar City

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On 14 April 2021, Manzi was announced as the first foreign signing of Biratnagar City FC who play in the newly created Nepal Super League. He scored 4 goals in 6 games. The Spaniard was an instant fan favorite. He also won Super Player Of The Match against Butwal Lumbini F.C.

Bengaluru United

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In August 2021, Manzi moved back to India and joined I-League 2nd Division side FC Bengaluru United and scored his first goal in a 1–0 win against Central Reserve Police Force at the 2021 Durand Cup in Kalyani.[20][21] He scored four goals in the tournament,[22] as their journey ended with a 4–2 defeat to Mohammedan Sporting in semi-finals.[23][24]

Rajasthan United F.C

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In January 2022, Manzi signed for I-League club Rajasthan United FC as free agent.[25][26]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 2 May 2022

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Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Chennai City 2018–19 I-League 18 21 3[a] 4 — 21 25
2019–20 2 1 0 0 — 2 1
Albirex Niigata 2020 J2 League 8 0 0 0 — 8 0
Mohammedan 2020–21 I-League 8 6 0 0 — 8 6
Biratnagar City 2021 Nepal Super League 6 4 0 0 — 6 4
Bengaluru United 2021 I-League 2nd Division 2 1 3[b] 4 — 5 5
Rajasthan United 2021–22 I-League 12 3 0 0 — 12 3
Malappuram FC 2024-25 Super League Kerala 2 1 0 0 — 12 2
Career total 56 36 6 8 0 0 62 46
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Super Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in Durand Cup

Honours

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Chennai City

Individual

References

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  2. ^ "Pedro Manzi futbolme.com". futbolme.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  3. ^ "I-League:Rajasthan United FC sign Spanish forward Pedro Manzi - Halfway Football". 30 January 2022. Archived from the original on 31 January 2022. Retrieved 31 January 2022.
  4. ^ "I-League 2018-19: Chennai City FC sign Spanish striker Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz". thefangarage.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  5. ^ "I-League: Pedro Manzi's hat-trick helps Chennai City FC beat Indian Arrows 4-1 in season opener". scroll.in. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  6. ^ "Interview with Pedro Manzi Cruz: I hope to help my team by scoring goals". sportskeeda.com. Archived from the original on 26 October 2018. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
  7. ^ "Manzi Hat trick 26 October 2018". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 10 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Manzi Hat trick 29 December 2018". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Manzi Hat trick 4 January 2019". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Manzi Hat trick 12 February 2019". Soccerway. Archived from the original on 7 May 2021. Retrieved 26 March 2021.
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  13. ^ "Chennai City Crowned I-League 2018-19 Champions After Win Against Minerva Punjab". Press Trust of India (PTI). NDTV. 9 March 2019. Archived from the original on 27 June 2020. Retrieved 27 June 2020.
  14. ^ In a landmark deal with Japanese J2 league club Albirex Niigata, Chennai City FC, the defending I-League champions, have released striker Pedro Manzi for a rumoured fee of Rs. 1.2 crore, which would be the highest so far in Indian football.
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  16. ^ "3 Highest transfer fees in Indian football history". Sportskeeda. Archived from the original on 20 July 2021. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
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  20. ^ "2021 Durand Cup to have five ISL and three I-league teams". The Times of India. 23 August 2021. Archived from the original on 5 September 2021. Retrieved 4 September 2021.
  21. ^ "Durand Cup 2021: Jamshedpur FC, Bengaluru United begin respective campaigns with 1-0 wins". First Post. Archived from the original on 7 September 2021. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  22. ^ "Durand Cup 2021:FC Bengaluru United beat Mohammedan SC 2-0 to finish top of Group A". www.news18.com. 14 September 2021. Archived from the original on 14 September 2021. Retrieved 28 September 2021.
  23. ^ "Mohammedan Sporting Beat Bengaluru United in Extra Time to Enter Durand Cup Final". News Click. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
  24. ^ "Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC reach final after extra-time win over Bengaluru United". The Indian Express. Archived from the original on 27 September 2021. Retrieved 27 September 2021.
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