Pedro Javier Manzi Cruz (born 13 October 1988) is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a forward.
Career Chennai City FC In May 2018, he joined I-League club Chennai City. On 26 October 2018, he made his debut for the club against Indian Arrows. He scored a hat-trick and led his side to a 4–1 home win. He has scored four hat-tricks in the 2018–19 I-League season for Chennai City. He also helped the team winning their first I-League title, and won the golden boot with 21 goals (jointly with Trinidadian Willis Plaza).
Albirex Niigata In 2019, Manzi signed for Japanese J2 League side Albirex Niigata,In a landmark deal with Japanese J2 league club Albirex Niigata, Chennai City FC, the defending I-League champions, have released striker Pedro Manzi for a rumoured fee of Rs. 1.2 crore, which would be the highest so far in Indian football. where he played 8 league games and scored 2 goals.
Mohammedan Sporting Manzi returned to India in 2021, signing with I-League side Mohammedan Sporting. He debuted for the Black Panthers on 18 February against Aizawl FC.
Biratnagar City On 14 April 2021, Manzi was announced as the first foreign signing of Biratnagar City FC who play in the newly created Nepal Super League. He scored 4 goals in 6 games. The Spaniard was an instant fan favourite. He also won Super Player Of The Match against Butwal Lumbini F.C.
Bengaluru United In August 2021, Manzi moved back to India and joined I-League 2nd Division side FC Bengaluru United and scored his first goal in a 1–0 win against Central Reserve Police Force at the 2021 Durand Cup in Kalyani. He scored four goals in the tournament, as their journey ended with a 4–2 defeat to Mohammedan Sporting in semi-finals.
Rajasthan United F.C In January 2022, Manzi signed for I-League club Rajasthan United FC as free agent.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsChennai City2018–19I-League182134—21252019–202100—21Albirex Niigata2020J2 League8000—80MohammedanI-League8600—86Biratnagar City2021Nepal Super League6400—64Bengaluru United2021I-League 2nd Division2134—55Rajasthan United2021–22I-League12300—123Malappuram2024–25Super League Kerala2100—122Career total563668006246
Honours Chennai City I-League: 2018–19
Individual 2018–19 I-League Golden Boot (21 goals)
References
External links
Profile at La Preferente