Vasco are interested in Independiente Rivadavia striker Alex Arce | OneFootball

Vasco is considering the signing of 31-year-old Paraguayan striker Alex Arce, who currently plays for Independiente Rivadavia of Argentina. The information about the Rio club’s interest and the existence of offers from Brazilian football for the player was reported this Tuesday (18) by Paraguayan journalist Juan G. Denis C.

The board continues to keep a close eye on the South American market in search of an experienced striker with a nose for goal. The intention of the football department is to find a player who can arrive ready to play in coach Pedro Emanuel’s team.

With the transfer window nearing its close, Vasco is analyzing the financial and contractual conditions to try to make an official move possible. The search for a number 9 with a strong presence in the box is being treated as a priority to improve the team’s attacking efficiency in the Brazilian Championship and the cups.

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Attacking market and the search for efficiency at Vasco

Interest in the Paraguayan comes at a time when Vasco’s coaching staff is working to correct the team’s low finishing output. The board is evaluating players who already have international experience and can handle the pressure of the final stretch of the season.

Talks are still in the inquiry and internal evaluation stage between the football department and the club’s management. The club is studying the figures demanded by the Argentine side to decide whether to move forward with a formal offer in the coming days.

Álex Arce in action for Rivadavia – Photo: Martín Pravata

Who is Alex Arce?

Having played for teams such as Cerro Porteño, Rubio Ñú and Sportivo Ameliano in Paraguayan football, Alex Arce gained major international recognition while playing for Independiente Rivadavia in 2023, scoring 26 goals in 32 matches, and for LDU Quito of Ecuador, where he scored 35 goals in 44 matches in 2024. Back at the Argentine club, the striker has continued his good form in 2026, totaling 14 goals in 23 matches played.

Over the course of his professional career, the Paraguayan has built an outstanding record inside the box: 176 official matches played, 100 goals scored, and 10 assists provided. His physical presence, heading ability, and finishing power make him a monitored target for Brazilian football.

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