From Predio Tita to Sudamericana: who is Racing’s scorer Tomás Pérez | OneFootball

Amid an uneven spell for Gustavo Costas’s team, Tomás Pérez’s breakout became the bright spot in the 1-1 draw against Caracas in the Copa Sudamericana. The youngster, who came through the youth ranks at the Tita training ground, took the place of the injured Adrián “Maravilla” Martínez and more than delivered: in the 41st minute, he met a cross from Baltasar Rodríguez to score his first official goal in an Academia shirt. His performance was so impressive that he came within inches of a brace, only to be denied by the post.

Pérez’s story is a testament to perseverance. After making his debut in 2023 under Fernando Gago, he had to look for playing time abroad, first with Jedinstvo Ub in Serbia and then with Los Andes in the second division. Upon his return in 2026, he started out working again with the reserve team until injuries up front and the poor performances of other signings opened the door to a starting spot, which he made the most of at Venezuela’s Olympic Stadium.

Tomás Pérez’s path:

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