Nicolás Marichal Pérez was born on 17 March 2001 in Sarandí del Yí. Nacional gave him a classic Uruguayan defensive education built on box protection, aerial duels and seriousness.
He reached Nacional's first team before moving to Dynamo Moscow in 2022. Russian football added physical duels, direct play and the need to adapt quickly as a foreign defender.
By May 2026 he remained with Dynamo Moscow and had enough senior experience to be more than a prospect. He is valued for concentration, aerial work and defensive versatility.
For Uruguay he entered the senior pool during the Bielsa era as staff sought depth behind established centre-backs. His route is less glamorous but very Uruguayan.
Around 1.85 m and right-footed, Marichal is direct, physical and safety-first. He has some Diego Godín-style penalty-box seriousness, while still developing leadership.