Gustavo Gómez

AC Milan On 5 August 2016, Gómez completed a move to AC 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 Lanús 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, Gómez transferred to Palmeiras on loan with the option of purchase. Being considered by supporters as one of the best centerbacks of Palmeiras' history, he helped the team achieve three Brasileirão titles in 2018, 2022, and 2023, two Copa Libertadores trophies in 2020 and 2021, five Campeonato Paulista victories in 2020, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2026 one Recopa Sudamericana in 2022, one Copa do Brasil in 2020 and one Supercopa do Brasil in 2023.

In June 2024, Gómez reached the mark of 37 goals scored with the alviverde shirt, with this, he became the defender with the most goals in the history of Palmeiras, surpassing Luís Pereira.

International career Gustavo's first selection to the Paraguay national team was for a friendly against Germany in August 2013. On 7 September 2013, he debuted against Bolivia at the age of 20, and in that game he scored his first international goal. He played in the four editions of Copa América (Centenario, 2019, 2021, and 2024), having been the captain of the Paraguayan national team in the first two editions.

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 Gómez is a defender known for his combative style of play and leadership on the pitch. He is a defender who excels in defense, aerial play, and tackling, but is also capable of contributing to playmaking. He prioritizes defensive quality and physical strength, qualities that have made him one of the best defenders in South American football and an idol at Palmeiras, where he is captain.

Career statistics Club + Appearances and goals by club, season and competition

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Scores and results list Paraguay's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gómez goal. 2021, 2022, 2025 Troféu Mesa Redonda Team of the Year: 2020, 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022 South America Team of the Year: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 Paraguayan Footballer of the Year: 2021 IFFHS CONMEBOL Team of the Year: 2021 (substitute), 2025 Campeonato Paulista Team of the Year: 2022, 2023, 2026