Paraguay: Alfaro's welcome headache up front, Argentine legion press

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·30 April 2026

Paraguay: Alfaro's welcome headache up front, Argentine legion press

Gustavo Alfaro is beginning to shape the squad list for La Albirroja’s debut against the United States, and Argentine football is his main breeding ground for goalscorers. With just over 40 days to go before the World Cup appointment, several names playing in our league are enjoying an outstanding run of form, forcing the Santa Fe-born coach to keep a close eye on them every weekend. From the top scorer in the local tournament to established stars at the big clubs, the battle for a place in Group D, which Paraguay shares with Turkey and Australia, is more open than ever.

Among the standouts is Gabriel Ávalos, the current top scorer of the Apertura with nine goals for Independiente de Avellaneda, and Adam Bareiro, who has become an important piece in Boca Juniors’ attack with six goals so far this semester. Also joining the race is Alex Arce, in great form at Independiente Rivadavia, and former Newell’s striker “Cocoliso” González, who is now finding the net in Ecuador.

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The names fighting for a spot:

Gabriel Ávalos (Independiente): He is the top scorer in the Apertura with 9 goals and has also provided 5 assists, playing a key role in nearly half of his team’s goals.
Adam Bareiro (Boca Juniors): He has scored 6 goals in 13 matches under Claudio Úbeda.
Alex Arce (Independiente Rivadavia): He has 4 goals this season and scored the historic goal against Fluminense at the Maracanã in the Copa Libertadores.
Carlos “Cocoliso” González (Independiente del Valle): After his spell at Newell’s in 2025, he is now shining in Ecuador with 7 goals in 10 matches.
Ramón Sosa (Palmeiras): The former Talleres player remains in fine form in Brazil with 5 goals so far this year after his stint in the Premier League.
Ángel Romero (Boca Juniors): He is coming from behind due to his lack of continuity, with only 316 minutes played and no goals in 2026.
Miguel Almirón (Atlanta United): The former Lanús player brings experience and creativity from MLS.

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In addition to the “Argentine-based” players, Alfaro is also evaluating Antonio Sanabria (Cremonese), Julio Enciso (Racing Strasbourg), Isidro Pitta (Bragantino), and Robert Morales (Pumas), all of whom are also posting good numbers in their respective leagues.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.