The Thoughtful Rise of Maxi Perrone

A curling left-footed cross-shot, aimed at Douvikas in the box with a perfectly executed trivela. The ball followed the ideal trajectory, looping over Carnesecchi and nestling into the net after grazing the post. This marked Máximo Perrone’s first Serie A goal, scored in the 19th minute of the first half in Bergamo, securing a 1-1 draw against Atalanta. The young Argentinian midfielder marked his name on the scoresheet after a composed and mature display for Como.

It wasn’t just his goal and composure that stood out. Another decisive moment in Máximo Perrone’s performance came in the 15th minute, when he made a crucial goal-line clearance to deny Kamaldeen Sulemana, keeping Como in the game and the scoreline at 1–0.

It’s not the first time Perrone has made his mark defensively. Last season, in the final home match against Inter, he prevented a certain goal from Darmian with a smart goal-line clearance, reading the play early with remarkable clarity.

“My main responsibility is to help the team, especially in the defensive phase and deeper areas of the pitch. So I’m happy with that clearance, and, well, I had a bit of luck with the goal too. Thankfully, I was able to help the team in both areas and bring home a point from a very tough match.” Perrone commented right after full-time in Bergamo.

Against Atalanta, the Argentinian midfielder operated at the base of midfield alongside Da Cunha in Como 1907’s now-familiar 4-2-3-1 formation. From the first whistle, he featured in a side that alternated between building from the back and playing quick vertical balls into the striker.

It was a performance of a pure deep-lying playmaker: 45 passes attempted with 91.1% accuracy, 13 forward passes (84.6% success rate), six passes into the final third (50% accuracy), four completed long balls.

These numbers reflect both his technical precision and his ability to direct the team’s play in the opposition half. When placed in the context of the overall team performance, Como completed 471 passes with 82% accuracy, Perrone’s reliability stood out as a constant reference point in possession.

“It was meant to be a cross… but in the end, a goal is a goal!”, Perrone smiled post-match.

Last season, Máximo Perrone experienced a period of adjustment during his first year in Italian football. Then came the turning point in the summer: a permanent return to Como and the full backing of the club in his development as a central figure in midfield.

The deal was made official in mid-July and, from that moment, his path has been one of consistent growth, nurtured within the same tactical environment and under a clear footballing philosophy.

The outlook for Perrone is increasingly defined: a place in the Argentina national team, La Selección, ahead of the 2026 World Cup. The road to that stage is paved with performances like the one in Bergamo, where his precision, positioning, and reading of the game consistently set him apart.

Under Cesc Fàbregas, Como are a side that thrive on structured build-up play, and in this system, Perrone serves as the pivotal link: opening passing lanes, supporting forward transitions, and disrupting opposition counters.

It’s within this framework that he can continue to evolve, adding key elements to his game: tackling, high recoveries, and presence in the final third, all vital pieces in completing his profile as a modern deep-lying midfielder.

Cesc Fàbregas, head coach of Como 1907, commented on Perrone’s performance against Atalanta:

“Maxi was pivotal in this match. He finally got his first goal for the club, perhaps with a touch of luck, but it was thoroughly deserved. More importantly, he made a crucial clearance when we were 1-0 up, a brilliant piece of defending that helped preserve the result.”Watch the full commentary on Maxi and the Como vs Atalanta match in the latest episode of the Cesc Review on YouTube: 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJmkzemQ8D4