Nicolás Marichal Pérez (born 17 March 2001) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Russian Premier League club Dynamo Moscow and the Uruguay national team.
Club career
Marichal started his youth football career with Nacional de Sarandí del Yí and joined Nacional later. He made his professional debut for the club on 8 February 2021 in a 3–0 league win against River Plate Montevideo.
On 30 August 2022, Marichal signed a five-year contract with Russian Premier League club FC Dynamo Moscow. On 10 December 2024, his contract with Dynamo was extended until June 2029.
International career
In January 2024, Marichal was named in Uruguay's squad for the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. He received his first call-up to the Uruguay national team in March 2024 for friendlies against Basque Country and Ivory Coast. He made his debut on 23 March in a 1–1 draw against Basque Country.
In June 2024, Marichal was named in Uruguay's 26-man squad for the 2024 Copa América.
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 29 March 2025
International
- As of match played 10 September 2024
Honours
Nacional
- Uruguayan Primera División: 2020, 2022
- Supercopa Uruguaya: 2021
Uruguay
- Copa América third place: 2024
References
External links
- Profile at the Uruguayan Football Association website (in Spanish)
