Alex Arce

Álex Adrián Arce Barrios (born 16 June 1995) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Argentine club Independiente Rivadavia and the Paraguay national team.

Early life Arce 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.

Club career Arce played for Paraguayan side Sportivo Ameliano, helping the club achieve promotion.

International career Arce 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.

On 1 June 2026, he was named by head coach Gustavo Alfaro in Paraguay's 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Style of play Arce 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".

Personal life Arce is the son of Miriam Barrios.

Career statistics International

Honours Cerro Porteño Primera División: 2017

Sportivo Ameliano Copa Paraguay: 2022 Supercopa Paraguay: 2022

Independiente Rivadavia Primera B Nacional: 2023 Copa Argentina: 2025

LDU Quito Serie A: 2024 Supercopa Ecuador: 2025