Amanda Perez
Quick Facts
Biography
Amanda Araceli Pérez Murillo (born 31 July 1994) is a professional footballer who last played as a midfielder for Liga MX Femenil side Pachuca. Born in the United States, she represents the Mexico women's national team.
She is the younger sister of Club Tijuana (Liga MX Femenil) player Verónica Pérez, a former forward on the Mexico women's national football team and a University of Washington alumna.
Playing career
University of Washington
Perez played for the University of Washington Huskies. Having graduated from San Mateo High School in 2011, Perez delayed her college enrollment to recover from a knee injury and participate in the 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup with Mexico.
International
Perez played for Mexico at both U17 and U20 levels. She played in 2010 FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup, 2012 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup and 2014 FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup.
She received her senior level call-up from Mexico for the 2013 Algarve Cup, joining older sister and senior veteran Verónica Pérez. She appeared as a late substitute in two out of Mexico's four total matches in Portugal, including the knockout stage match.
Honours
Club América
- Liga MX Femenil: Clausura 2023