Matías Perrone

Matías Perrone (born ) is an Argentine professional FootGolf player, best known for winning the individual and team titles at the 2018 Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG) FootGolf World Cup in Marrakech, Morocco. A four-time Argentine FootGolf champion (2015–2018). His achievements include multiple national titles and a runner-up finish at the 2019 Argentinian Open.

Early life Matías Perrone was born around 1987 in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, Argentina. Growing up, he played association football as an amateur, developing a strong kicking technique that later translated to FootGolf. Perrone discovered FootGolf in 2013 through friends, entering his first tournament shortly after and quickly becoming hooked on the sport's blend of football and golf.

FootGolf career Perrone began competing in FootGolf in 2013, joining tournaments governed by the Federation for International FootGolf (FIFG), the sport's global authority. He won his first Argentine FootGolf championship in 2015, followed by three consecutive titles from 2016 to 2018, establishing himself as a national leader.

2018 FootGolf World Cup Perrone's career highlight came at the 2018 FIFG FootGolf World Cup in Marrakech, Morocco, where he won the individual title, defeating a field of international competitors, including England's Ben Clarke, who finished second. Argentina, with Perrone as a key member, also won the team World Cup title, solidifying the country's dominance in the sport. The win earned him widespread recognition, with media outlets noting his role in elevating FootGolf's profile in Argentina. He continued to compete on the FIFG World Tour, though specific results from 2020 to 2023 are less documented due to the COVID-19 pandemic's impact on tournaments. Perrone's versatility, including his ability to compete in both individual and team formats, has been praised by coaches and peers.

Personal life Perrone resides in San Isidro, Buenos Aires, where his family have been present at his tournaments and local events. He started playing FootGolf after he finished playing amateur football, finding a new purpose in his life. Perrone has worked to increase the number of people playing FootGolf's, particularly for young athletes in Argentina, and has used his platform to advocate for the sport's recognition.

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