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John Wilmar Pรฉrez
Colombia
21 February 1970
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is a Colombian football (soccer) player.
A central midfielder, effective in winning the ball and passing it forward, Pรฉrez played for the Colombian clubs Independiente Medellรญn and Deportivo Cali. In 2000, he moved to the Columbus Crew in the United States. After a slow first season in Columbus, Pรฉrez excelled in 2001 while forming the core of a sturdy midfield next to Brian Maisonneuve. He finished the year with 8 goals and 15 assists, earning recognition as the club's Most Valuable Player for the season. In 2002, Pรฉrez experienced a decline in his statistics and playing time, but nonetheless helped the Crew win their first trophy, the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup.
Pรฉrez also represented the Colombia national team and was a participant at the 1992 Summer Olympics, 1997 Copa America, and 1998 FIFA World Cup. He played in all four of Colombia's matches at the Copa America in 1997, but remained on the bench throughout the World Cup the following year.
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