Alex Adrián Arce Barrios (born 16 June 1995) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Ecuadorian club LDU Quito and the Paraguay national team.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Adrián Arce Barrios | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Carapeguá, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | LDU Quito | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Cerro Porteño | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017–2019 | Cerro Porteño | 1 | (0) |
| 2019 | Rubio Ñu | 22 | (7) |
| 2021–2023 | Sportivo Ameliano | 66 | (34) |
| 2023–2024 | Independiente Rivadavia | 31 | (26) |
| 2024– | LDU Quito | 14 | (14) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2024– | Paraguay | 5 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:59, 6 July 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 28 June 2024 | |||
Early life
editArce came through the youth academy at Cerro Porteño and signed his first contract in 2015. However, he had to wait almost two years to make his debut in the top category and shortly afterwards suffered a cruciate ligament rupture. After recovering, his level was not the same and that is why he spent a lot of time training with the team's Reserve, until in 2019 he decided to leave to seek continuity in a minor league club.[1]
Club career
editArce played for Paraguayan side Sportivo Ameliano, helping the club achieve promotion.[2]
International career
editArce made his debut for the Paraguay national team on 7 June 2024 in a friendly against Peru at Estadio Monumental. He started the game and played 65 minutes in a 0–0 draw.[3]
Style of play
editArce mainly operates as a striker and has been described as "stands out for kicking from outside the area with both legs , executing free kicks, dribbling at speed and As if that were not enough, his 187 centimeters and strength in jumping made him add a dangerous aerial game".[4]
Personal life
editArce is the son of Miriam Barrios.[5]
Career statistics
editInternational
edit- As of match played 28 June 2024
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2024 | 5 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | |
References
edit- ^ "De vendedor ambulante en Paraguay a ser el máximo goleador del fútbol argentino: la historia de superación de Alex Arce". infobae.com. 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Alex Arce, el Erling Haaland que tiene Independiente Rivadavia y todo el fútbol argentino". cronica.com.py.
- ^ "Peru v Paraguay game report". ESPN. 7 June 2024.
- ^ "Jugaba en una liga amateur, fue vendedor ambulante y es el goleador del fútbol argentino: la historia de Alex Arce". tycsports.com. 12 July 2023.
- ^ Rojas C., Arturo (2021-08-06). "ALEX ARCE: "QUIERO SER GOLEADOR EN LA PRIMERA"". cronica.com.py.
External links
edit- Alex Arce at Soccerway