As the football fever grips Paraguay, the anticipation for the upcoming Copa America reaches its zenith. The Paraguayan national football team, under the guidance of coaches Guillermo Barros Schelotto and Daniel Garnero, stands poised to showcase their prowess on the grand stage.
Let’s delve into the squad that carries the hopes of a nation passionate about the beautiful game.
Team Details
Founded: 1906
FIFA Entry: 1925
Average Height (2023): 1.79m
Average Age (2023): 27.8
Confederation: CONMEBOL
Coaches
Guillermo Barros Schelotto
- Day of Birth: 1973-05-04
- Place of Birth: La Plata (Argentina)
- Height: 1.76m
- Matches: 4 (2 / 2)
Daniel Garnero
- Day of Birth: 1969-04-01
- Place of Birth: Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Height: 1.80m
- Matches: 4 (4 / 0)
Squad Overview
Goalkeepers
- Carlos Coronel (12/29/1996)
- Santiago Rojas (4/5/1996)
- Antony Silva (2/27/1984)
Defenders
Centre Backs
- Gustavo Gómez (5/6/1993)
- Fabián Balbuena (8/23/1991)
- Robert Rojas (4/30/1996)
- Júnior Alonso (2/9/1993)
- Matías Espinoza (8/19/1997)
- Omar Alderete (12/26/1996)
Full Backs
- Juan José Cáceres (6/1/2000)
- Alberto Espínola (2/8/1991)
- Iván Ramírez (12/8/1994)
- Blás Riveros (2/3/1998)
Midfielders
Centre Midfielders
- Mathías Villasanti (1/24/1997)
- Álvaro Campuzano (6/12/1995)
- Richard Sánchez (3/29/1996)
- Braian Ojeda (6/27/2000)
Defensive Midfielders
- Andrés Cubas (5/22/1996)
- Richard Ortiz (5/22/1990)
Attacking Midfielders
- Miguel Almirón (2/1/1994)
- Matías Rojas (11/3/1995)
- Alejandro Romero Gamarra (1/11/1995)
Wingers
- Jesús Medina (4/30/1997)
- Ramón Sosa (8/31/1999)
- Adam Bareiro (7/26/1996)
- Héctor Villalba (7/26/1994)
- Iván Leguizamón (7/3/2002)
Forwards
- Gabriel Ávalos (11/30/1990)
- Antonio Sanabria (3/4/1996)
- Carlos González (2/4/1993)
- Óscar Cardozo (5/20/1983)
- Robert Morales (3/17/1999)
Secondary Striker
- Julio Enciso (1/22/2004)
Paraguay’s squad, meticulously selected by the coaching duo, promises a formidable challenge for opponents in the Copa America. With a blend of experience and emerging talents, the team aspires to etch its name in the annals of footballing history. As the tournament unfolds, fans across the globe eagerly await the Paraguayan contingent’s quest for glory, fueled by passion, skill, and national pride.