1. Early life and youth career
Terans began his football journey in his native Uruguay, developing his skills in youth systems before moving into professional ranks.
1.1. Birth and early life
Miguel David Terans Pérez (Miguel David Terans PérezSpanish) was born on 11 August 1994, in Montevideo, Uruguay. He is 68 in (172 cm) tall and weighs 154 lb (70 kg).
1.2. Youth career
Terans joined the youth ranks of Rentistas in 2010, where he spent his formative years in football development until 2012.
2. Club career
Terans embarked on his professional club career in 2013, playing for several clubs across Uruguay, Chile, and Brazil, including multiple loan spells, before joining his current club.
2.1. Rentistas
After developing in their youth system, Terans was promoted to the senior squad of Rentistas in 2013. He quickly established himself as a key player, securing a spot in the starting team. In his debut season in the Uruguayan Primera División, he made 21 appearances and scored seven goals. Over his tenure with Rentistas, he accumulated 80 appearances, scoring 14 goals.
2.2. Loan spells
Terans experienced several loan spells throughout his career, gaining valuable experience in different leagues.
In July 2016, he was sent on loan to Chilean club Santiago Wanderers. During his time there, he made 25 appearances and scored six goals in the 2016-17 Chilean Primera División season.
On 26 July 2017, Terans joined Danubio on a year-long loan. He made a significant impact during the 2017 Torneo Clausura, scoring eight goals in 14 matches, which helped Danubio secure a berth in the 2018 Copa Sudamericana. In 2018, he further distinguished himself by finishing as the top goalscorer in the Torneo Apertura with 10 goals and added four goals in the Torneo Intermedio. In total for Danubio, he played 34 matches, scoring 22 goals.
2.3. Atlético Mineiro
On 15 June 2018, Terans made a permanent move to Brazil, joining Atlético Mineiro on a five-year deal. During his time at the club, he made 31 appearances and scored two goals across all competitions.
2.4. Peñarol (first loan spell)
On 14 January 2020, Terans returned to Uruguay, joining Peñarol on a season-long loan from Atlético Mineiro. His loan period was subsequently extended for an additional year due to his consistent performances. In the 2020 season, he made 29 appearances and scored 15 goals. He also contributed three goals in six appearances in the Copa Sudamericana during his initial loan spell with Peñarol in 2021, prior to his next transfer. In total, he made 43 appearances for Peñarol in this period, scoring 18 goals.
2.5. Athletico Paranaense
On 22 May 2021, Terans completed a transfer to Athletico Paranaense, signing a four-year deal with the Brazilian club. He achieved significant success during his tenure, including winning the Copa Sudamericana in 2021 and the Campeonato Paranaense in 2023. He accumulated 87 appearances and scored 24 goals for Athletico Paranaense.
2.6. Fluminense
Following his successful spell at Athletico Paranaense, Terans later joined Fluminense. With Fluminense, he was part of the squad that won the Recopa Sudamericana in 2024.
2.6.1. Peñarol (second loan spell)
Currently, Terans is playing for Peñarol on a second loan spell, this time from Fluminense, reaffirming his connection with the Uruguayan club.
3. International career
Terans has also represented his country at the senior level. In August 2021, he received his first call-up to the Uruguay national team for the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification matches against Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. He made his international debut on 2 September 2021 in a 1-1 draw against Peru. On 21 October 2022, he was included in Uruguay's 55-man preliminary squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. As of his last recorded international appearance, he has played two matches for Uruguay without scoring a goal.
4. Career statistics
This section provides a detailed overview of Miguel David Terans Pérez's performance metrics, including appearances and goals for both his clubs and the national team.
4.1. Club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | State League | Recopa Sudamericana | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Rentistas | 2013-14 | Uruguayan Primera División | 22 | 7 | - | - | - | - | 22 | 7 | ||||
| 2014-15 | 28 | 4 | - | 2 | 0 | - | - | 30 | 4 | |||||
| 2015-16 | 30 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 30 | 3 | ||||||
| Total | 80 | 14 | - | 2 | 0 | - | - | 82 | 14 | |||||
| Santiago Wanderers | 2016-17 | Chilean Primera División | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | - | - | - | 27 | 6 | |||
| Danubio | 2017 | Uruguayan Primera División | 14 | 8 | - | - | - | - | 14 | 8 | ||||
| 2018 | 20 | 14 | - | 2 | 0 | - | - | 22 | 14 | |||||
| Total | 34 | 22 | - | 2 | 0 | - | - | 36 | 22 | |||||
| Atlético Mineiro | 2018 | Série A | 19 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 19 | 1 | ||||
| 2019 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | 14 | 1 | |||
| Total | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | - | 33 | 2 | |||
| Peñarol | 2020 | Uruguayan Primera División | 29 | 15 | - | 8 | 0 | - | - | 37 | 15 | |||
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | - | 6 | 3 | - | - | 6 | 3 | |||||
| Total | 29 | 15 | - | 14 | 3 | - | - | 43 | 18 | |||||
| Athletico Paranaense | 2021 | Série A | 29 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 1 | - | - | 45 | 9 | ||
| 2022 | 31 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 53 | 17 | ||
| 2023 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 14 | 4 | - | 31 | 5 | |||
| Total | 69 | 18 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 4 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 129 | 31 | ||
| Career total | 260 | 76 | 20 | 2 | 44 | 7 | 26 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 349 | 93 | ||
4.2. International statistics
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uruguay | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 0 | |
5. Honours
Terans has achieved several notable titles and awards throughout his professional career:
Athletico Paranaense
- Copa Sudamericana: 2021
- Campeonato Paranaense: 2023
Fluminense
- Recopa Sudamericana: 2024