Maxi Pereira is a retired Uruguayan right-back who is 42 years old in 2026.
He was born Victorio Maximiliano Pereira Páez on 8 June 1984 and stands 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in). He earned 125 caps for Uruguay and won the 2011 Copa América. He retired on 18 May 2023. No credible source confirms a net worth figure or a wife.
Quick Facts (2026 Update)
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Full name | Victorio Maximiliano Pereira Páez |
| Born | 8 June 1984, Montevideo |
| Age in 2026 | 42 |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Position | Right-back |
| Nickname | "Mono" (Monkey) |
| Status | Retired since 18 May 2023 |
| Uruguay caps | 125 (3 goals) |
How Old and How Tall Is Maxi Pereira?
Maxi Pereira is 42. His birthday falls on 8 June, so his age changes each summer.
- Age: 42 in 2026
- Height: 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
- Weight: one profile lists 73 kg, while another lists 72 kg
- Foot: right
Weight varies by source and era. Treat it as approximate.
Maxi Pereira Bio: From Montevideo to Lisbon
Pereira grew up in Montevideo. He started as a forward at Bella Vista, then moved to Defensor and became a midfielder. Early on, he faced homesickness and the death of his father.
He debuted at 18 in the 2002–03 season. His best scoring year came in 2005–06, with 12 league goals. In 2007, Benfica signed him for €3 million plus 70% of his rights.
Why does his next move matter? Benfica first used him on the right wing, and it did not work. He moved to right-back the next season and became ever-present. That switch defined his career.
Career Timeline (League Appearances)
| Club | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Defensor | 2002–2007 | 125 | 25 |
| Benfica | 2007–2015 | 212 | 13 |
| Porto | 2015–2019 | 89 | 3 |
| Peñarol | 2021 | 20 | 1 |
| River Plate (URU) | 2022–2023 | 46 | 1 |
| Total | 492 | 43 |
Source: Wikipedia career table. In all competitions, he played 679 games and scored 54 goals.
Maxi Pereira Honours and Trophies
- Benfica: three league titles (2009–10, 2013–14, 2014–15), six League Cups, one Portuguese Cup
- Porto: 2017–18 league title and the 2018 Supertaça
- Peñarol: 2021 Uruguayan league title
- Uruguay: 2011 Copa América
- Individual: 2012 Cosme Damião Footballer of the Year
Maxi Pereira's Uruguay Career
- He debuted on 26 October 2005 against Mexico.
- He played every minute of the 2010 World Cup. Uruguay finished as semi-finalists.
- He scored his first national goal against the Netherlands in 2010.
- He won the 2011 Copa América.
- He got a red card in the 2014 World Cup opener against Costa Rica.
- He earned his 100th cap on 28 March 2015.
- He passed Diego Forlán as Uruguay's most capped player on 9 June 2016.
- He retired from the national team in November 2018 on 125 caps.
Information Gain: Maxi Pereira's Career by the Numbers
These figures are our own calculations from the Wikipedia tables above.
| Metric | Result | How we got it |
|---|---|---|
| League games per season at Benfica | 26.5 | 212 ÷ 8 seasons |
| League games per season at Porto | 22.3 | 89 ÷ 4 seasons |
| Goals per league game | 0.09 | 43 ÷ 492 |
| Share of career goals scored at Defensor | 48% | 26 of 54 goals |
| Notable red cards | 3 | Chelsea 2012, Costa Rica 2014, Juventus 2017 |
The pattern is clear. He scored nearly half his goals before leaving Uruguay at 23. After that, he became a steady defender who played over 25 league games a year for Benfica.
Maxi Pereira Net Worth (2026)
No reliable source publishes a verified net worth for Maxi Pereira. Player wages are rarely public. Transfer fees go to clubs, not players.
Here are the documented money facts:
| Event | Detail | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 move to Benfica | €3 million plus 70% of rights | Fee paid to Defensor, not his pay |
| December 2011 | Benfica paid €2.7 million for the other 30% | Club-to-club money |
| November 2020 | He sued Porto over an alleged €1.24 million debt | A legal claim, not proof of wealth |
His long career at Benfica and Porto suggests solid earnings. That is an inference, not a number. Be wary of any site that states an exact dollar figure.
Want to see how net worth works when contracts are public? Read GMRU's Mike Vrabel biography and net worth guide.
Maxi Pereira Wife and Family
No wife is publicly confirmed in the major profiles I checked. Pereira has kept family life out of the headlines. Any claim about a spouse or children needs a named source.
Compare that with a profile where details are public. GMRU's Fábio Assunção guide shows that format.
Don't Confuse Him with Maximiliano Pereira (Born 1993)
Search results mix up two players. Here is how they differ:
- Maxi Pereira: born 1984, right-back, 1.73 m, retired 2023
- Maximiliano Pereira: born 25 April 1993, a defender, 1.82 m, who died on 26 December 2020 aged 27
Name twins cause errors elsewhere too. GMRU's Max Ando profile covers an American model, who is unrelated to either player.
Where Is Maxi Pereira Now in 2026?
He is retired. FotMob lists him as a free agent. I found no reported coaching or media role.