Edder Alfonso Pérez Consuegra (born 3 July 1983) is a

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player from San Felipe,

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who plays as a defender.

Club career

Pérez is a versatile player, able to play in any position on the left flank as well as a center midfielder. Started his career at

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where he quickly made the defence his home and was a fan favourite at the club following his impressive performances in Copa Libertadores, specially against Brazilian outfit Santos. After only one season at the club he joined BWINLIGA club CS Maritimo on loan from Caracas, who did not want to sell the talisman of the squad so they loaned him out to the club with Maritimo having the option of signing him.

International career

The full back, Venezuelan international, was selected as part of Venezuela's squad for the

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tournament, which was held in his home country. Pérez played a major role in the attack in his first game in the 2007 Copa América as his country ran out 2–0 winners against

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* 1983 births Living people Venezuelan footballers Venezuela international footballers 2007 Copa América players Caracas FC players C.S. Marítimo players Yaracuyanos FC players Portuguesa F.C. players Venezuelan expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Portugal Primeira Liga players Men's association football defenders Venezuelan expatriate sportspeople in Portugal People from San Felipe, Venezuela {{Venezuela-footy-defender-stub