Gustavo Gomez

Gustavo Raul Gomez Portillo (American Spanish: [ɡusˈtaβo ˈɣomes]; born 6 May 1993) is a Paraguayan footballer who currently plays as a defender for Brazilian Serie A club Palmeiras and captains the Paraguay national team.

Club Career

Lanus

Gomez is considered one of the most promising defenders of Paraguay, who began his playing career at Libertad. In the summer of 2014, Gomez left Libertad to play for Argentine Primera Division side Lanus. Gustavo Gomez's Lanus conceded a mere 10 goals in 17 games en route to securing 2016 Argentine Primera Division title.

Milan

On 5 August 2016, Gomez completed a move to A.C. Milan for a fee reported to be in the region of €8.5 million, signing a 5-year contract. He is the first ever Paraguayan footballer to play for Milan. After joining the club he chose number 15, in tribute of his former Lanus teammate, Diego Barisone who died in a car accident. On 27 August 2016, he made his full debut for Milan in Serie A against Napoli, where Napoli beat Milan 4–2.

Palmeiras

On 2 August 2018, Gomez was announced for Palmeiras on a one year loan deal. Being recognize by Palmeiras supporters as one of the bests centerbacks of Palmeiras history, winning one Campeonato Brasileiro in 2018, one Copa Libertadores in 2020 and the Copa do Brasil also in 2020.

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