Gómez breaks Palmeiras minutes record, hopes to keep it up | OneFootball

Gustavo Gómez is the outfield player with the most time on the pitch since 2020 in world football, according to a survey conducted by the CIES Football Observatory, which specializes in statistical analysis in football. The captain of Palmeiras celebrated the achievement and thanked the club's staff.

“I saw this statistic and I was pleased because we work very hard. This is also thanks to the structure I have here at the training center, everything Palmeiras provides for each player, so we can focus solely on training and working,” said the Paraguayan.

“I think the care from the professionals who help each player always be on the field, and the medical department as well, is important. I’m happy about this and I hope to continue this way, always helping Palmeiras and my Paraguayan national team too. I want to keep going like this for a few more years,” he added.

The Record

Gustavo Gómez has played a total of 319 matches and 28,194 minutes on the field over the last six seasons. With this record, he is ahead of Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United (ENG), with 27,634 minutes in 327 matches, Otamendi of Benfica (POR), with 26,791 minutes in 304 matches, and Harry Kane of Bayern Munich (GER), with 25,680 minutes in 309 matches.

History at Palmeiras

The Paraguayan is one of the players with the most titles at Palmeiras, with 12, alongside Weverton, Marcos Rocha, Mayke, Dudu, Ademir da Guia, and Junqueira. At the club he has represented since 2018, he is also the highest-scoring center-back, with 43 goals.

Next Palmeiras Match

Portuguesa vs Palmeiras Competition: Campeonato Paulista (1st round) Date and time: January 10, 2026 (Saturday), at 8:30 PM (Brasília time) Venue: Estádio do Canindé

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