Profile
Máximo Perrone is a 23-year-old Argentine defensive midfielder born January 7, 2003 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. 178cm, left-footed. At Como since July 2025, signed permanently from Manchester City for a deal worth up to £13m after a successful loan spell the previous season. Contract until June 30, 2029. Career path: Vélez Sarsfield (2022-2023, 15 appearances, 2 goals) → Manchester City (2023-2025, 2 appearances, part of Treble-winning squad) → Las Palmas (loan, 2023-2024, 29 appearances) → Como (loan, 2024-2025, 26 appearances) → Como (permanent, 2025-). Has 2 caps for Argentina at senior level. Market value: €35M (peak).
T3 Status
0/16 T3 metrics pending validation. This card is a Tier 1 + Tier 2 proxy only. All T3 sub-metrics (OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P, SII_A, SII_T, SII_R, DMA, SPI, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH) require minimum 5 full matches of HD video assessment. Video links are provided — assessment pending. Do not use for final recruitment decisions until T3 validation is complete.
Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.8 (PROXY) — ELITE PASSER · SERIE A REGULAR · ARGENTINA INTERNATIONAL. Máximo Perrone is a 23-year-old Argentine midfielder who has established himself as a key player for Como after joining permanently from Manchester City. With 36 Serie A appearances, 3 goals, 4 assists and a 91.4% pass accuracy, he has proven his quality at the highest level. His left-footed passing range and defensive contributions (56 tackles, 22 interceptions) make him a complete modern midfielder. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated — the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the positioning and decision-making, Perrone could develop into a top-level midfielder.
Technical / Passing
Mental / Tactical
Physical / Defensive
Tier 1 — FBref · FotMob · Sofascore
Tier 2 — Composite Scores (Proxy)
FGA Weighting Breakdown
LOG Context
Serie A: Tier 3.6 (confirmed)
Coppa Italia: Tier 3.0+
Argentina NT: Tier 4.0+
La Liga (Las Palmas): Tier 3.6
LOG 3.4 reflects the mix of Serie A, Coppa Italia, and international football. Perrone has performed consistently in Serie A with a FotMob rating of 7.12 across 36 appearances.
Tier 3 · Pending Video Assessment · 0/16 Confirmed
OBI_S 0 events — space creation not yet assessed
OBI_P 0 events — positional anticipation not yet assessed
OBI composite PENDING — requires 5+ full matches
SII_T 0 events — top speed not yet assessed
SII_R 0 events — recovery sprints not yet assessed
SII composite PENDING — requires 5+ full matches
✗ OBI_S (0 events)
✗ OBI_P (0 events)
✗ SII_A (0 events)
✗ SII_T (0 events)
✗ SII_R (0 events)
✗ DMA (0 events)
✗ SPI (0 events)
✗ CHR (0 events)
✗ MCS (0 events)
✗ CLM (0 events)
✗ CRS (0 events)
✗ OMS (0 events)
✗ DYN (0 events)
✗ CRK (0 events)
✗ COACH (0 events)
0/16 metrics confirmed — video assessment pending
Cross-League Performance Projection
LOG (Level of Game) contextualizes performance across leagues of differing quality using Empire FGA's Competition_Tier_Base reference. Perrone's current FGA of 6.8 is a T1-based proxy — all Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated. The projection assumes his current output (36 appearances, 3 goals, 4 assists, 91.4% pass accuracy) translates proportionally to higher leagues.
Methodology
Formula: LOG-Adjusted Score = Base FGA × (Current League Tier ÷ Target League Tier).
Premier League: 6.8 × (3.6 ÷ 3.7) = 6.7
Bundesliga: 6.8 × (3.6 ÷ 3.6) = 6.8
Read before sending to a club: this projection is based on Tier 1 data only. Perrone's elite passing (91.4%) and defensive contributions (56 tackles) suggest he could function as a reliable midfielder at any top league. T3 validation is required to determine whether the positioning and decision-making translate across different tactical contexts.
Top 10 Philosophy Fits (Proxy)
Tactical Archetype (Proxy)
"The Modern Deep-Lying Playmaker" — A defensive midfielder with elite passing range (91.4%) and defensive work rate (56 tackles, 130 recoveries). Known for his left-footed distribution and ability to dictate tempo from deep positions. His 32 key passes and 4 big chances created demonstrate creative output. T3 validation will determine whether the positioning and decision-making match the technical profile.
Career Statistics
| Season | Club | League | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vélez Sarsfield | Primera División | 15 | 2 | — |
| 2022-23 | Manchester City | Premier League | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | Las Palmas (loan) | La Liga | 29 | 0 | — |
| 2024-25 | Como (loan) | Serie A | 26 | 0 | 3 |
| 2025-26 | Como | Serie A | 36 | 3 | 4 |
| Career Total (senior) | ~108 | ~5 | ~7 | ||
Transfer Ladder
| From → To | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Vélez Sarsfield → Manchester City | ~£8M | 2023 |
| Manchester City → Como | ~£13M | 2025 |
| Market value | €35M | |
International Career
| Team | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina U16 | 7 | 0 |
| Argentina U20 | 7 | 2 |
| Argentina Senior | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 2 |
Honours
| Honour | Year | Club |
|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 2022-23 | Manchester City |
| FA Cup | 2022-23 | Manchester City |
| UEFA Champions League | 2022-23 | Manchester City |
| UEFA Super Cup | 2023 | Manchester City |
Physical Profile
Injury & Medical History
✓ Positive Filters
- 36 Serie A appearances (33 starts) in 2025-26 — established Serie A regular
- 91.4% pass accuracy — elite distribution from midfield
- 32 key passes, 4 big chances created — creative output
- 56 tackles, 22 interceptions, 130 recoveries — strong defensive work rate
- 3 goals, 4 assists — genuine attacking contribution from deep
- Part of Manchester City's Treble-winning squad — elite pedigree
- 2 caps for Argentina — international pedigree
- Market value €35M (peak €35M) — elite value for a 23-year-old
- Contract until 2029 — long-term stability
- Age 23 — significant development runway
- Left-footed midfielder — tactical versatility
- Linked with Napoli and Inter Milan — attracting top club interest
⚠ Caution Signals
- All Tier 3 metrics pending — no video validation of positioning, decision-making, or mental attributes
- Duel win rate 46.7% — below average for a defensive midfielder
- Height 178cm — physical limitation in aerial duels
- 8 yellow cards — discipline concerns
- Only 2 Argentina caps — not yet established at international level
- Limited Premier League experience (2 appearances) — unproven in England
✗ Critical Gaps
- 0/16 T3 metrics validated — no video evidence for OBI, SII, DMA, CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS, OMS, DYN, CRK, COACH
- No off-ball movement assessment — OBI_T, OBI_S, OBI_P all unverified
- No sprint profile — SII_A, SII_T, SII_R all unverified
- No character or mental assessment — CHR, MCS, CLM, CRS all unverified
- Decision-making under pressure unverified — DMA, OMS, CRK all unverified
- Coachability unknown — COACH metric unverified
- Defensive positioning unverified — despite strong tackle numbers, positioning needs video confirmation
◆ Empire FGA Verdict (Provisional)
FGA 6.8 (PROXY) — ELITE PASSER · SERIE A REGULAR · ARGENTINA INTERNATIONAL. Máximo Perrone is a 23-year-old Argentine midfielder who has established himself as a key player for Como after joining permanently from Manchester City. With 36 Serie A appearances, 3 goals, 4 assists and a 91.4% pass accuracy, he has proven his quality at the highest level. His left-footed passing range and defensive contributions (56 tackles, 22 interceptions) make him a complete modern midfielder. All Tier 3 metrics remain unvalidated — the card is provisional pending video assessment. If the T3 validates the positioning and decision-making, Perrone could develop into a top-level midfielder. However, the below-average duel win rate (46.7%) is a concern. Recommended for clubs needing an elite-passing defensive midfielder with significant development runway. Not recommended for clubs requiring a dominant physical presence or a player with proven Premier League experience.