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Gustavo Gómez

Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Palmeiras and captains the Paraguay national team.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Palmeiras and captains the Paraguay national team. Born in 1993, he has also played club football in Paraguay, Argentina, and Italy.

Early life and youth career

Gómez was born in San Juan Bautista, Paraguay, and developed as a footballer in his home country. Publicly available sources identify him as Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo.

Club career

He began his senior career with Libertad before moving to Lanús and later AC Milan. He has been with Palmeiras since 2019/2020 and has become a regular starter and club captain.

International career

Gómez is a Paraguay international and has served as captain of the national team. He is listed as a defender and is recognized as one of Paraguay’s leading players.

Playing style

He is primarily a centre-back and is right-footed. Sources also list him as capable of playing across the defensive line.

Key facts

  • Gómez is a centre-back who also serves as captain of both Palmeiras and the Paraguay national team.
  • He was born on 6 May 1993 in San Juan Bautista, Paraguay.
  • He has played for Libertad in Paraguay, Lanús in Argentina, AC Milan in Italy, and Palmeiras in Brazil.
  • He joined Palmeiras in 2019/2020 and has remained one of the club’s main defenders.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Gustavo Gómez?
He is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Palmeiras and captains Paraguay.
When was Gustavo Gómez born?
He was born on 6 May 1993.
What position does Gustavo Gómez play?
He primarily plays as a centre-back.
Which club does Gustavo Gómez play for?
He plays for Palmeiras in Brazil.
Which national team does Gustavo Gómez represent?
He represents Paraguay.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gustavo_G%C3%B3mez
    Supports: Full name, date of birth, nationality, position, current club, and national-team captaincy.
  2. Soccerbase — https://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=71542
    Supports: Place of birth, nationality, position, and club history including Palmeiras, Milan, and Libertad.
  3. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/soccer/player/_/id/118395/gustavo-gomez
    Supports: Club, position, shirt number, nationality, and birthdate.
  4. SofaScore — https://www.sofascore.com/football/player/gustavo-gomez/220833
    Supports: Position, nationality, birthdate, height, preferred foot, shirt number, and contract status.
  5. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/gustavo-gomez/profil/spieler/215390
    Supports: Place of birth, position, current club, contract expiry, and club history.