Paraguay

P3 W1 D1 L1 · 4 pts · -2 GD · 3rd in group

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Scouting intel

compiled 2026-06-21 · Sonar

Squad value

€153.65m

Coach

Daniel Garnero

Form (last 5)

DLDWL

Key players

Miguel AlmirónAM/W · Primary creative outlet, carries transition threat€18m

Gustavo GómezCB · Defensive leader, dominant aerial presence€6m

Omar AldereteCB · Aggressive ball-winner, strong in duels€8m

Julio EncisoFW · Young attacker, offers pace and shooting€16m

Shape: Paraguay generally line up in a compact 4-2-3-1/4-4-2, prioritising defensive organisation and a low-to-medium block. They look to break quickly through wide areas, relying on Almirón and Enciso for ball progression and final-third improvisation.

Numbers: Recent competitive matches show low attacking output, with Paraguay often generating modest expected goals and relying on moments rather than sustained pressure. Defensively, their xG against is reasonable due to a conservative block, but they concede territory and shots, especially against stronger opponents.

Key updates

▸Total World Cup squad market value listed at €153.65m with a 26-man group and average age just over 29 years on Transfermarkt.
▸Garnero has leaned into a defence-first approach after inconsistent CONMEBOL qualifying results, keeping games tight but limiting chance creation.
▸Attacking responsibility increasingly shared between veteran Almirón and younger forwards like Enciso to address Paraguay’s recent scoring issues.
▸Squad continuity is high, with a core of experienced defenders (Gómez, Alderete) retained from qualifying into the World Cup group.