Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz (born 13 October 1988) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a forward for I-League club Rajasthan United.[3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 13 October 1988[2] | ||
| Place of birth | Montevideo, Uruguay | ||
| Height | 1.72 m (5 ft 7+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rajasthan United | ||
| Number | 91 | ||
| 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– | Rajasthan United | 12 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19:33, 2 May 2022 (UTC) | |||
Career
Chennai City FC
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
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
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
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
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
In January 2022, Manzi signed for I-League club Rajasthan United FC as free agent.[25][26]
Career statistics
Club
- As of 2 May 2022[27]
| 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 | |
| Career total | 56 | 36 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 62 | 44 | ||
Honours
Chennai City
Individual
- 2018–19 I-League Golden Boot (21 goals)[29][30][31]
References
External links
- Pedro Manzi at Soccerway
- Pedro Manzi at J.League (archive) (in Japanese)
- Profile at La Preferente
