| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Alexis Rafael Pérez Fontanilla |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6' (183 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| International Debut | 28 January 2023 against United States in a friendly |
| Jersey Number | # 25 (Al Wasl) |
| Club(s) | Youth Career • Uniautónoma (2013) Senior Career • Uniautónoma (2013-2015) • Villarreal B (Loan, 2014) • Valladolid B (Loan, 2015) • Atlético Junior (2016-2017) • Querétaro (2017-2020) • Lanús (2020-2021) • Giresunspor (2021-2023) • Al Wasl (2023-Present) |
| Position | Defender |
| International Team | Colombia |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 25 March 1994 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 31 Years |
| Birthplace | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Zodiac sign | Aries |
| Nationality | Colombian |
| Hometown | Barranquilla, Colombia |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobby | Travelling |
| Tattoo(s) | • On Left Leg  • On Chest: Anabella, Handprint  • On Right and Left Forearm: Phrases, Rome Valentino • Above Waist: Infinity Loop  |
| Social Media | |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Leanne Sashà Shillingford |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Leanne Sashà Shillingford |
| Children | Son(s)- 2 Milano Daughter- 1  |
| Parents | Father- Neiffor Perez Mother- Nuris Fontanilla |
| Siblings | Sister- 1 |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Alexis Pérez
- He was raised in Barranquilla, Colombia.
A childhood photo of Alexis Pérez
- He started his career in football with the team Atlético Colombia Sport Club.
- In 2013, he joined the Uniautónoma senior team and played until 2015. He made 57 league appearances with the team and scored 1 goal in Categoría Primera B.
- In 2014, he joined Villarreal B in Spain on loan but did not appear in league matches.
- In 2015, he shifted to Valladolid B in Spain on loan and appeared in 12 league matches.
- In 2016, he returned to Colombia and joined Atlético Junior, where he appeared in 47 league matches and scored 1 goal.
- Later, the team became runner-up in Colombia’s Primera A Apertura.
- In 2017, he joined Querétaro and made 52 appearances. He signed a four-year contract with the team for $2.7 million.
- On 16 July 2017, he helped Querétaro win the Supecopa MX against Club América with a score of 2-0.
- In 2020, he shifted to Argentina and joined Club Atlético Lanús, where he played in 17 league matches until 2021.
Alexis Pérez with his Atlético Lanús team
- In 2021, he joined the Turkish football club Giresunspor Kulübü and played with the team in 59 matches until 2023.
- Later, he was named in the Süper Lig Team of the Season.
- In 2023, he signed a contract with Al Wasl FC.
- During the 2023-2024 season, he helped Al Wasl FC win the UAE Pro League and the President’s Cup.
- On 18 January 2025, he helped Al Wasl win the Qatar-UAE Super Shield against Al Sadd with a score of 1-0.
Alexis Pérez with the UAE President’s Cup and Qatar–UAE Super Shield
- He knows horse riding.
Alexis Pérez (right) sitting on a horse
- He is an avid lover of dogs.
Alexis Pérez with a Cane Corso
- He maintains his fitness by working out at the gym.
Alexis Pérez working out at the gym
- He drinks alcohol occasionally.
Alexis Pérez holding a glass of champagne
