Manuel Pérez Flores (born 22 January 1980) is a Mexican retired

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who played as a

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Career

He is known as ''El Tripa'' to team mates and fans alike. He began playing in the Primera División with

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in the 2001–02 season until his move in 2007 to Rayados de Monterrey in 2007. Pérez was known for his great passing abilities and his outstanding mid-range shots. On 28 February 2007, under manager

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, Pérez made his debut for the

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in a friendly match against

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International appearances

''As of 28 February 2007''

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* * * * * 1980 births Footballers from Guadalajara, Jalisco Living people 21st-century Mexican sportsmen Men's association football midfielders Mexican men's footballers Mexico men's international footballers Atlas F.C. footballers C.F. Monterrey players Indios de Ciudad Juárez footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Atlético Morelia players C.D. Veracruz footballers Querétaro F.C. footballers Liga MX players {{Mexico-footy-midfielder-1980s-stub