Máximo Perrone: Complete Como 1907 Player Profile
Career, statistics, playing style, Argentina journey and the role of Como’s deep-lying midfield controller in Cesc Fàbregas’s system.
Máximo Perrone is an Argentine international midfielder who joined Como 1907 on loan from Manchester City in August 2024 before completing a permanent transfer in July 2025.
Developed by Vélez Sarsfield, Perrone is a composed, intelligent and technically precise midfielder who controls possession from deeper areas. He can play as the base of midfield or alongside another central midfielder.
His awareness, passing range and ability to manage the rhythm of a match make him one of the tactical reference points in Cesc Fàbregas’s Como. He combines construction with ball recovery, positional discipline and defensive reading.
7 important facts about Máximo Perrone
- Born in Argentina Perrone was born on 7 January 2003.
- Developed at Vélez He spent his entire youth career at Vélez Sarsfield.
- Signed by Manchester City City recruited him in January 2023.
- La Liga experience He spent the 2023/24 season with Las Palmas.
- Joined Como in 2024 His first season on the lake was a loan spell.
- Permanent Como player He signed until June 2029 in July 2025.
- Argentina international Perrone made his senior debut in November 2025.
Quick facts
Who is Máximo Perrone?
Máximo Perrone was born on 7 January 2003 in Argentina and joined the Vélez Sarsfield academy as a child.
He developed as a deep midfielder capable of receiving from the defence, controlling possession and finding progressive passes through the opposition’s structure.
Perrone made his professional debut for Vélez in 2022 and quickly attracted international attention. His performances in domestic football and the Copa Libertadores led to a move to Manchester City.
Experiences in England, Spain and Italy subsequently expanded his tactical education. At Como, Perrone found an environment in which his intelligence and passing could become central to the team’s style.
“I do not play thinking about statistics. Most of what I do comes from instinct, but in certain areas you also need to think carefully and manage risk.”
Máximo PerroneClub career
Vélez Sarsfield academy
Perrone joined Vélez Sarsfield’s youth system in 2009 and remained there throughout his development.
Vélez provided a technical education built around receiving the ball, understanding space and participating in possession from midfield.
Professional debut with Vélez
Perrone made his senior debut in March 2022 against Estudiantes. He became a first-team player during the same year and appeared in both domestic competition and the Copa Libertadores.
His first senior goal was a stoppage-time winner against Nacional in the Copa Libertadores group stage in May 2022.
Perrone completed his Vélez senior career with 33 appearances and three goals across all competitions.
Transfer to Manchester City
Manchester City announced the signing of Perrone in January 2023. The transfer placed the young midfielder in one of football’s most demanding possession-based environments.
He made his Premier League debut against Bournemouth in February 2023, entering during a 4-1 away victory.
Perrone made another appearance in the FA Cup and was part of the Manchester City squad during the club’s treble-winning season.
Loan to Las Palmas
Perrone joined Las Palmas on loan for the 2023/24 season. The move gave him regular top-flight football in La Liga.
Las Palmas used a positional style that emphasised patient construction and technical midfielders, making the club a logical environment for Perrone’s development.
He made 29 league appearances and added two matches in the Copa del Rey.
Why the Las Palmas season mattered
The experience improved Perrone’s ability to manage pressure, protect possession and maintain tactical discipline over a full top-flight campaign.
It also prepared him for another possession-oriented project when Como and Fàbregas offered him an opportunity in Serie A.
Máximo Perrone at Como 1907
Initial loan from Manchester City
Como announced Perrone’s loan from Manchester City on 25 August 2024.
He was immediately suited to a team that wanted to build from the back, attract pressure and progress through technical midfielders.
Adapting to Serie A
Perrone made 26 Serie A appearances during his first season in Italy. An injury interrupted part of the campaign, but he remained one of the most important midfielders available to Fàbregas.
He provided three assists and demonstrated the composure, positional awareness and passing quality required by Como’s system.
The metronome of Como
Perrone became the player who helped establish the rhythm of Como’s possession.
Against Torino in April 2025, he completed 58 of his 60 passes for 97 per cent accuracy and covered approximately 11.5 kilometres.
His pass into Assane Diao helped initiate the move that produced Como’s winning goal.
Passing influence
Across the 2024/25 season, Perrone completed 935 of 1,029 attempted passes, a completion rate of 90.9 per cent.
His passing was not limited to safe circulation. He created shooting opportunities, played vertical passes and helped Como accelerate attacks from deeper positions.
Defensive contribution
Perrone also contributed through recoveries, tackles and positional protection in front of the defence.
His reading of the game allowed him to slow opposition momentum, recover second balls and help Como regain control after difficult phases.
Permanent transfer
Como completed Perrone’s permanent transfer from Manchester City on 18 July 2025.
He signed a four-year contract until June 2029. The move recognised the importance he had already acquired during his loan season.
“He settled in quickly, understood exactly how we want to play and became a key figure in the team.”
Cesc FàbregasFirst Serie A goal
Perrone scored his first Serie A goal against Atalanta after the permanent transfer.
The left-footed cross-shot found the far side of the goal after passing over the goalkeeper. In the same match, Perrone also made an important goal-line clearance.
A mature midfield performance
Against Atalanta, Perrone completed 91.1 per cent of his 45 attempted passes, including 13 forward passes, six passes into the final third and four successful long balls.
The display illustrated his double responsibility: protecting the team in deeper areas while directing possession towards the opposition half.
Champions League football
Perrone made his UEFA Champions League debut with Como during the 2026/27 season.
He contributed in the build-up and supplied an assist during Como’s historic 9-1 victory away to Lens.
Key Como milestones
- Joined Como on loan on 25 August 2024.
- Made 26 Serie A appearances during his first season.
- Provided three assists in the 2024/25 campaign.
- Became a central figure in Fàbregas’s midfield.
- Joined permanently from Manchester City in July 2025.
- Signed a contract until June 2029.
- Scored his first Serie A goal against Atalanta.
- Helped Como qualify for the Champions League.
- Made his Champions League debut in 2026/27.
- Earned senior international recognition with Argentina.
Playing style
Deep-lying playmaker
Perrone is primarily a deep-lying midfielder who controls possession from the base of the team.
He offers a passing option to the centre-backs, receives under pressure and determines whether Como should accelerate or retain the ball.
Scanning and awareness
One of Perrone’s most important qualities is his awareness before receiving.
Regular scanning helps him understand the position of opponents, teammates and available spaces before the ball reaches him.
Passing accuracy
Perrone maintains a high passing percentage because of his technique, body orientation and decision-making.
He can recycle possession safely, but also recognises opportunities to play forward through pressure.
Vertical progression
His vertical passes can eliminate an opposition line and find attacking midfielders between defensive units.
These passes transform patient construction into an immediate attacking advantage.
Tempo control
Perrone understands when Como need to slow the match and when the team can increase the speed of circulation.
This ability is valuable when the opposition has gained momentum and Como need to recover their positional structure.
Defensive reading
Perrone is not defined by physical aggression. His defending relies on anticipation, position and recognising where the next pass may go.
This allows him to recover loose balls, intercept passes and protect the centre without moving unnecessarily.
Ball recovery
Perrone contributes through tackles and recoveries while maintaining the technical responsibility of starting Como’s next possession.
Recovering the ball is only the first part of the action. His next pass often helps the team escape counter-pressure.
Left-footed distribution
His left foot provides useful passing angles from the base of midfield.
Perrone can play into the left half-space, switch possession or use the outside of his foot to find a teammate beyond pressure.
Role in Cesc Fàbregas’s system
Perrone provides control, structure and balance within Fàbregas’s possession-based approach.
First passing option
Perrone often positions himself ahead of or between the centre-backs during the first phase of construction.
His presence gives defenders a central solution and can encourage the opposition to press, creating space elsewhere.
Base of the midfield
In a 4-2-3-1, Perrone can operate as one of the two deeper midfielders.
He provides the positional security that allows his partner or the attacking midfielders to move into more advanced zones.
Single pivot
When Como use a 4-3-3 structure, Perrone can play as the single midfielder in front of the defence.
This role requires constant awareness, clean distribution and the ability to defend large central spaces.
Creating passing triangles
Perrone adjusts his position to create triangles with the centre-back, full-back and another midfielder.
These relationships help Como circulate the ball while maintaining options on different lines.
Supporting four attacking players
His discipline helps Como use several creative players without losing central compactness.
Perrone remains connected to the defence and protects spaces left behind attacking movements.
Managing transitions
After Como lose possession, Perrone reads whether to press the ball, close a passing lane or delay the counterattack.
When the ball is recovered, he can calm the phase with a secure pass or immediately look for a progressive option.
Directing the rhythm
Perrone acts as the metronome of the team. The speed, direction and risk of his passing affect how Como experience every phase of possession.
Career statistics
Perrone’s senior career includes the Argentine Primera División, Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Copa Libertadores and UEFA Champions League.
| Club | Period | League appearances | League goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vélez Sarsfield | 2022-2023 | 22 | 2 |
| Manchester City | 2023 | 1 | 0 |
| Las Palmas | 2023/24 | 29 | 0 |
| Como 1907 | From 2024 | 73 | 3 |
Como league statistics by season
| Season | Status | Competition | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | Loan | Serie A | 26 | 0 |
| 2025/26 | Permanent | Serie A | 36 | 3 |
| 2026/27 | Permanent | Serie A | 11 | 0 |
Como statistics in 2026/27
| Competition | Appearances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serie A | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| UEFA Champions League | 4 | 1 | 1 |
Máximo Perrone and Argentina
Argentina youth teams
Perrone represented Argentina at Under-16 and Under-20 level.
He developed into one of the central midfielders trusted within Argentina’s youth structure and wore the number six during the 2023 South American Under-20 Championship.
South American Under-20 Championship
Perrone appeared for Argentina at the 2023 South American Under-20 Championship and scored in the opening match against Paraguay.
Argentina did not progress to the final stage, but Perrone remained one of the most technically recognised players in the squad.
FIFA Under-20 World Cup
Perrone was included in Argentina’s squad for the 2023 FIFA Under-20 World Cup.
He scored in the 3-0 group-stage victory over Guatemala. Argentina were later eliminated by Nigeria in the round of 16.
First senior call-up
Lionel Scaloni first called Perrone into the senior Argentina squad in March 2023 for friendly matches against Panama and Curaçao.
Although he did not debut during that window, the selection showed that he was already being monitored at senior level.
Senior Argentina debut
Perrone made his senior Argentina debut during a friendly against Angola on 14 November 2025.
The appearance rewarded his progress in Serie A and his increasing tactical importance at Como.
World Cup pathway
Perrone was included in Argentina’s preliminary list for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
His ability to control possession, defend central spaces and play through pressure offers Argentina a specialist option at the base of midfield.
Honours
- UEFA Champions League with Manchester City: 2022/23
- UEFA Super Cup with Manchester City: 2023
- Part of Manchester City’s historic treble-winning squad
- UEFA Champions League qualification with Como: 2025/26
Main strengths
- Passing accuracy
- Tempo control
- Scanning before receiving
- Progressive passing
- Vertical distribution
- Press resistance
- Positional intelligence
- Defensive anticipation
- Ball recovery
- Long passing
- Tactical discipline
- Composure
Why Máximo Perrone is important to Como
Perrone gives Como a midfielder capable of controlling matches through positioning and passing rather than constant visible actions.
He provides the connection between the centre-backs, full-backs, central midfielders and attacking players. When that connection is stable, Como can maintain its intended structure.
His awareness before receiving helps the team play through pressure. Perrone can identify the next pass early and reduce the time opponents have to close him down.
His defensive contribution is equally important. Perrone protects the centre, reads loose balls and helps slow transitions before they become clear chances.
The permanent transfer demonstrated the club’s confidence in him. His contract until 2029 gives Como a long-term midfielder who already understands the coach, the tactical principles and Serie A.
Recognition from Argentina adds another dimension to his development. Perrone can grow at Como while competing for a role within one of international football’s strongest national teams.
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Official profile and player information
Visit Perrone’s official Como profile, permanent-transfer announcement, Manchester City statement and Como tactical feature.