Gustavo Gómez is a Paraguayan professional footballer known for his role as a centre-back.
He began his professional career at Club Libertad, where he played from 2011 to 2014.
Gómez helped Lanús secure the 2016 Argentine Primera Division title, conceding only 10 goals in 17 games.
Biography
Early Life
Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo, born in Paraguay, is a professional footballer who has made a significant impact in the world of football as a centre-back. He began his career at Club Libertad, where he showcased his potential and quickly became known as one of Paraguay's most promising defenders.
Career
In 2014, Gómez made a pivotal move to Lanús in the Argentine Primera División, where he played a crucial role in the team's defense, helping them secure the 2016 Argentine Primera Division title with an impressive record of only 10 goals conceded in 17 matches. His success led to a transfer to AC Milan in August 2016, making him the first Paraguayan to play for the club. He debuted in Serie A against Napoli shortly after joining.
In 2018, Gómez transferred to Palmeiras on loan, where he has since become a fan favorite and a key player, leading the team to multiple titles, including three Brasileirão championships and two Copa Libertadores trophies. As of June 2024, he became the highest-scoring defender in Palmeiras' history, surpassing the legendary Luís Pereira.
On the international stage, Gómez debuted for the Paraguay national team in 2013 and has since represented his country in four editions of the Copa América, serving as captain in two of them. He was also named in the squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, marking another milestone in his international career.
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Career & Clubs
Lanús
Gómez is considered one of the most promising defenders of Paraguay, who began his playing career at Libertad. In the summer of 2014, Gómez left Libertad to play for Argentine Primera División side Lanús. Gustavo Gomez's Lanus conceded a mere 10 goals in 17 games en route to securing 2016 Argentine Primera Division title.
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.
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.
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.
Club
As of match played 9 September 2026
International
As of match played 4 July 2026
Scores and results list Paraguay's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Gómez goal.
- Club
- Club Libertad (2011–2014)
- Club
- Paraguay national under-17 football team (2010–2010)
- Club
- Paraguay national under-17 football team (2012–2013)
- Club
- Paraguay men's national football team (2013–)
- Club
- Paraguay national under-20 football team (2011–2013)
- Club
- Boca Juniors (2016–)
- Club
- AC Milan
- National team
- Paraguay
Clubs
- Paraguay men's national football team2013current
- Boca Juniors2016current
- AC Milancurrent
- Paraguay national under-17 football team2010–2010
- Club Libertad2011–2014
- Paraguay national under-20 football team2011–2013
- Paraguay national under-17 football team2012–2013
Played together with
Aaron AnselminoBoca Juniors · 2023–2025
Abel BalboBoca Juniors · 2002–2002
Adel TaarabtAC Milan · 2014–2014
Adil RamiAC Milan · 2014–2014- Adil RamiAC Milan · 2014–2015
Adrien RabiotAC Milan · 2025- Adrià CarmonaAC Milan · 2011–2013
- Adrián GuninoBoca Juniors · 2009–2010
Agostino Di BartolomeiAC Milan · 1984–1987
Agustín OrionBoca Juniors · 2011- Agustín RossiBoca Juniors
Alberico EvaniAC Milan · 1980–1993
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Identifiers & aliases
Gustavo Raúl Gómez Portillo is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for and captains both Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras and the Paraguay national team.
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