Juan Manuel Cruz (born 19 July 1999) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a striker for Serie A club Hellas Verona.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Juan Manuel Cruz | ||
| Date of birth | (1999-07-19) July 19, 1999 (age 24) | ||
| Place of birth | Buenos Aires, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Hellas Verona | ||
| Number | 13 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 0000–2020 | Banfield | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020–2023 | Banfield | 64 | (10) |
| 2023– | Hellas Verona | 4 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 28 January 2024 | |||
Cruz moved from Argentina to the Netherlands and Italy at a young age before returning to Argentina.[2]
In 2023, Cruz signed for Italian Serie A side Hellas Verona.
Cruz mainly operates as a striker and is known for his speed.[3]
Cruz is the son of Argentina international Julio Cruz.[4]