Jorge Pereyra Díaz

Jorge Rolando Pereyra Díaz (born 5 August 1990) is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a striker for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters on loan from Primera División club Platense.

Jorge Pereyra Díaz
Personal information
Full name Jorge Rolando Pereyra Díaz
Date of birth (1990-08-05) 5 August 1990
Place of birth La Rioja, Argentina
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Striker
Club information
Current team
 Kerala Blasters
(on loan from Platense)
Number 30
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2012 Ferro Carril Oeste 86 (15)
2013–2014 Lanús 31 (5)
2014–2018 Johor Darul Ta'zim 30 (28)
2015 → Independiente (loan) 6 (0)
2017–2018 → León (loan) 13 (1)
2018 Lanús 11 (0)
2019–2020 Bolívar 41 (19)
2020–2021 San Marcos 7 (2)
2021– Platense 12 (2)
2021– → Kerala Blasters (loan) 5 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 12 December 2021

Club career

Ferro Carril Oeste

Pereyra Díaz began his professional career with Primera B Nacional[1] club Ferro Carril Oeste.

Lanus

On 5 March 2013, he signed with Lanús. He made his debut with 'Granate' on 13 April 2013, as a substitute, in a league match where Lanus beat All Boys 2–1.[2] Pereyra Díaz' first start came a few days later, on April 17, in a Copa Argentina match against Atlético Rafaela. With Lanús, he helped them win the 2013 Copa Sudamericana, being in the starting lineup in the first leg final against Ponte Preta.

2014

Pereyra Díaz signed a three-year contract with Malaysia Super League team Johor Darul Ta'zim in May 2014. The transfer fee was rumoured to be US$2 million.[3] He made his debut as a substitute in the first leg of the Malaysia FA Cup semi final against Pahang FA. On 20 May 2014, he scored a brace to help Johor Darul Takzim came back from 0–2 down to win 3–2 against LionsXII at Stadium Jalan Besar. He finished the season with 15 goals in 29 league appearances.

2015

During the 2015 season, he scored two goals against Ayeyawady United in a 5–0 victory during the AFC Cup. On 12 July 2015, Pereyra Díaz was loaned out to Independiente.

Independiente (loan)

Pereyra Díaz only made seven league appearances for Independiente. After his four months loan spell, he returned to JDT.

2016

After his loan spell with Independiente, Pereyra Díaz returned to JDT for the 2016 Malaysia Super League season. On 2 February 2016, he made his 2016 debut during the 2016 AFC Champions League qualifying play-off against Muangthong United, where JDT were defeated 0–3 on penalties with Diaz missing the first penalty. He made his 2016 Malaysia Super League debut in a 1–1 draw against Selangor FA, where JDT lifted their third Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Cup after winning on penalties (7–6 p). On 16 February 2016, Pereyra Díaz scored his first Malaysia Super League goal of the season in a 2–0 victory against T-Team F.C. He also contributed a goal and 2 assist during JDT's 8–2 victory against Ayeyawady United in the 2016 AFC Cup group stage.

Club León (loan)

On 21 January 2017, Jorge Pereyra Díaz joined Liga MX club Club León on loan from JDT.[4] Pereyra Díaz made his debut for the club against Atlas F.C. coming on as substitute in 59th minute for Germán Cano.[5] On 13 August 2017, Pereyra Díaz scored his first goal for the club against Club Necaxa.[6]

2018

Pereyra Díaz returned to JDT after his loan spell with León. On 3 February 2018, Pereyra Díaz made his 2018 Malaysia Super League debut in a 2–1 victory against Kedah Darul Aman FC.[7] On 6 February 2018, Pereyra Díaz scored his first goal of the 2018 season against Perak FA II.[8] On 9 May 2018, Pereyra Díaz terminated his contract with JDT.[9]

Return to Lanus

On 23 May 2018, Pereyra Díaz returned to his former club Atlético Lanús for the 2018–19 Argentine Primera División.[10]

Bolívar

On 30 December 2018, Pereyra Díaz joined Bolivian Primera División club Bolívar.[11] He scored 19 goals in the 2019 Bolivian Primera División and won the Torneo Apertura title.[12]

San Marcos

On 26 November 2020, Pereyra Díaz signed for Chilean club San Marcos for the 2020 Primera B de Chile season.[13]

Platense

On 11 February 2021, Pereyra Díaz signed for Argentine Primera División club Platense.[14]

Kerala Blasters (loan)

On 27 August 2021, Pereyra Díaz joined Indian Super League side Kerala Blasters on a season-long loan.[15][16] He made his debut on 19 November in the 2021–22 season opener against ATK Mohun Bagan FC, where he scored his debut goal but the Blasters suffered a 4–2 defeat at full-time.[17][18][19]

Club Statistics
As of matches played till 12 December 2021[20]

Club
Club Season League Cup Continental Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Ferro Carril Oeste 2008–09 Primera Nacional 4 0 0 0 0 0 — 4 0
2009–10 1 0 0 0 0 0 — 2 0
2010–11 22 5 0 0 0 0 — 22 5
2011–12 36 4 1 0 0 0 — 37 4
2012–13 23 6 0 0 0 0 — 23 6
Ferro Carril Oeste total 86 15 1 0 0 0 — 88 15
Atlético Lanús 2012–13 Argentine Primera División 6 0 1 0 6[lower-alpha 1] 0 — 13 0
2013–14 25 5 0 0 5 1 — 30 6
Atlético Lanús total 31 5 1 0 11 1 — 43 6
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2014 Malaysia Super League 19 8 8 8 — — 27 16
2015 4 0 0 0 3 2 — 7 2
2016 22 18 7 8 9 6 — 38 32
Johor Darul Ta'zim total 45 26 15 16 12 8 — 72 50
Independiente (loan) 2015 Argentine Primera División 6 0 0 0 1 0 — 7 0
Independiente total 6 0 1 0 1 0 — 7 0
León 2016–17 Liga MX 4 0 3 0 0 0 — 7 0
2017–18 9 1 1 2 0 0 — 10 3
León total 13 1 4 2 0 0 — 17 3
Johor Darul Ta'zim 2018 Malaysia Super League 4 2 0 0 2 3 — 6 5
Johor Darul Ta'zim total 4 2 0 0 2 3 — 6 5
Atlético Lanús 2018–19 Argentine Primera División 11 0 2 0 0 0 — 13 0
Atlético Lanús total 11 0 2 0 0 0 — 13 0
Bolívar 2019 Bolivian Primera División 35 19 — 2 2 — 37 21
2020 6 0 — 1 0 — 7 0
Bolívar total 41 19 — 3 2 — 44 21
San Marcos de Arica 2020 Primera B de Chile 7 2 — — — 7 2
San Marcos de Arica total 7 2 — — — 7 2
Atlético Platense 2021 Argentine Primera División 12 2 — — — 12 2
Atlético Platense total 12 2 — — — 12 2
Kerala Blasters (loan) 2021–22 Indian Super League 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
Career total 261 73 24 18 28 14 — 313 105
  1. Appearances in 2013 Copa Sudamericana

Honours

Club

Lanús

Johor Darul Ta'zim

References
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