Manchester United defender Diego Leon has made his senior international debut for Paraguay | OneFootball

Manchester United defender Diego Leon has made his senior international debut for Paraguay, featuring in a 2-0 defeat to South Korea today.

The 18-year-old joined the Red Devils in the summer but has yet to make his official debut for the club in a competitive game.

Leon featured for Man United in pre-season, playing against Leeds United, West Ham United and Bournemouth. He has trained with the first team.

The teenager came on for the final nine minutes against South Korea, having watched the 2-2 draw against Japan last Friday from the bench.

Paraguay have qualified for the 2026 World Cup, and the Man United full-back will fancy his chances of making the squad for the tournament.

Leon has had to settle for one Premier League 2 appearance this term and will hope he can convince manager Ruben Amorim to give him an opportunity.

Patrick Dorgu has established himself as the first-choice at left wing-back, while Luke Shaw has started all seven Premier League games this term on the left of a back-three.

Elimination from the League Cup in August means Man United are not playing in any other competition apart from the Premier League until January.

Leon did not get a chance against League Two club Grimsby Town and will be hoping an opportunity to show what he is capable of doing presents itself.

The festive fixtures in December could give Leon a chance to make his debut, and he will keep working hard to ensure he is ready to hit the ground running when called upon.