Lucas Pérez Martínez

Lucas Pérez Martínez is a forward who attacks space, drops deep to link play, and bursts beyond the line to threaten the back post. He broke through at Deportivo La Coruña in 2015–16, scoring 17 goals and equalling a club record. That shift defined his early career. He joined Arsenal in 2016–17 and won the FA Cup in 2017. A turning point came with Alavés in 2019, matching a seven-match scoring run from Deportivo. As a hybrid attacker, Pérez Martínez presses high, links play with one-touch lay-offs, and creates space for teammates. Lucas Pérez Martínez finishes moves and gets shots off quickly, keeping Deportivo's frontline active.