Ronald Huth

Early career

At the age of 11, Huth joined Tacuary. In 2004, Huth was in Tacuary's under-14 squad, coached by Ruben Ayala. In 2005, Huth appeared for Tacuary's U20 squad. In October 2005, Huth played again for Tacuary's under-20 team, which was coached by Julian Ferreira. Whilst in Tacuary's reserve squad, Huth was also a substitute for the first-team. In 2006, Huth again played for Tacuary's under-20 team, being coached by Vicente Quinto. In 2006, a Tacuary youth team toured internationally, including in a tournament in Ibiza in Spain, Liverpool scouts remained impressed by Huth. Videos reached Liverpool manager, Rafael Benítez, who ordered the signing of the player. Huth and seven others were taking by Liverpool scouts to trial for two weeks.

Liverpool

2006–07 season

On 31 January 2007, Huth joined Liverpool for an undisclosed fee. Liverpool bought 75% of Huth's transfer rights from Tacuary. On 2 February 2007, it was reported that Huth had signed a two-and-a-half-year contract with Liverpool's Academy. Huth became the first Paraguayan to join Liverpool FC, and was coached by Gary Ablett. Huth himself stated that his career highlight was the moment when he signed for the club, and was soon after put up to live with a local family which aided him to learn English faster. Rafael Benítez observed Huth with attention, but recommended that he play with the reserve-team since he had five players as Huth, such as Jamie Carragher, Daniel Agger and…

Paraguay U20

In 2008, Huth became an integrant of the Paraguay U20 national team coached by Adrián Coria. Huth was a member of Paraguay U-20 national team at 2009 South American Youth Championship. the team included Luis Fernando Paez, Hernán Pérez, Aldo Paniagua, Celso Ortiz and Rodrigo Burgos. ESPN highlighted Huth and Paez as being at European clubs and players that came through Tacuary's youth system. Huth played 8 of 9 matches of the tournament. He played all the matches as starters for the Runner-up side. Following Paraguay's game against Uruguay in the second round of the championships, Goal.com noted Huth as the best player on the pitch. Following the 2009 South American U20 Championship, Goal.com included Huth in the Team of the Tournament. He also played at 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup which he played 3 out of 4 Paraguay's scheduled matches. He was suspended for the 3rd (and last) group match after being sent off against Egypt U20.

Paraguay

Huth debuted for Paraguay in a 4–2 friendly loss against Argentina where he was substituted onto the field on 71 minutes for Óscar Ayala on 26 May 2011.

Huth's maternal grandfather is Italian, which enabled him to obtain an Italian passport. Huth stated that his idols are Steven Gerrard and Zinedine Zidane.

Club

Liverpool Youth team Dallas Cup winner: 2008 Reserves Premier Reserve League National champion: 2007–08 Premier Reserve League North champion: 2007–08 Senior Cup: 2008–09 Blooming Copa Cine Center winner: 2015