Carles Pérez

Carles Pérez Sayol (born 16 February 1998) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a right winger.

Career Barcelona Born in Granollers, Barcelona, Catalonia, Pérez joined FC Barcelona's youth setup in 2012, from RCD Espanyol. On 3 October 2015, while still a youth, he made his senior debut with the reserves by coming on as a second-half substitute for Maxi Rolón in a 0–0 Segunda División B away draw against Levante UD B.

In July 2017, Pérez was promoted to the B-side, now in Segunda División. He made his professional debut on 19 August 2017, replacing Vitinho in a 2–1 away win against Real Valladolid.

Pérez scored his first professional goals on 21 January 2018, netting a hat-trick in a 3–1 away defeat of CD Tenerife. On 12 June, after suffering relegation with the reserve side, he renewed his contract for two further years.

Pérez made his first team – and La Liga – debut on 19 May 2019, replacing Malcom in a 2–2 away draw against SD Eibar. He scored his first goal for the Blaugrana on 25 August, scoring his team's third in a 5–2 home routing of Real Betis. He scored his first UEFA Champions League goal as the opener in a 2–1 away victory against Inter Milan.

Roma On 30 January 2020, Pérez left Barcelona for Italian side Roma, in a loan move with the obligation to purchase his rights permanently for a fee of €11 million in the summer. He scored his first UEFA Europa League goal in a 1–0 home victory against Gent in the Round of 32. He scored his first Serie A goal in a 6–1 away win against SPAL.

Celta On 8 August 2022, RC Celta de Vigo announced that they had reached an agreement in principle with Roma for the loan transfer of Pérez. The following day, he returned to his home country after officially signing a loan deal with Celta.

On 30 June 2023, Pérez joined Celta on a four-year permanent deal.

Loans to Getafe and Aris Thessaloniki On 30 July 2024, Pérez was loaned to fellow top tier side Getafe CF for the 2024–25 campaign. On 10 July of the following year, he moved to Super League Greece side Aris Thessaloniki FC also in a temporary deal.

On 1 September 2026, Pérez terminated his link with Celta.

Personal life On 27 August 2020 he tested positive for COVID-19. In July 2025, Pérez was admitted into a hospital after being bitten in the genital area by a dog.

Career statistics Club

Honours Roma UEFA Europa Conference League: 2021–22

Barcelona La Liga: 2018–19 UEFA Youth League: 2017–18