Alex Arce Explained

Alex Arce
Full Name:Alex Adrián Arce Barrios
Birth Date:16 June 1995
Birth Place:Carapeguá, Paraguay
Height:1.87 m
Position:Striker
Currentclub:LDU Quito
Clubnumber:19
Youthclubs1:Cerro Porteño
Years1:2017–2019
Clubs1:Cerro Porteño
Caps1:1
Goals1:0
Years2:2019
Clubs2:Rubio Ñu
Caps2:22
Goals2:7
Years3:2021–2023
Clubs3:Sportivo Ameliano
Caps3:66
Goals3:34
Years4:2023–2024
Clubs4:Independiente Rivadavia
Caps4:31
Goals4:26
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:LDU Quito
Caps5:14
Goals5:14
Nationalyears1:2024–
Nationalteam1:Paraguay
Nationalcaps1:5
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:22:59, 6 July 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:28 June 2024

Alex Adrián Arce Barrios (born 16 June 1995) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a striker for Ecuadorian club LDU Quito 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.[1]

Club career

Arce played for Paraguayan side Sportivo Ameliano, helping the club achieve promotion.[2]

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.[3]

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".[4]

Personal life

Arce is the son of Miriam Barrios.[5]

Career statistics

International

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Paraguay202450
Total50

Notes and References

  1. Web site: De vendedor ambulante en Paraguay a ser el máximo goleador del fútbol argentino: la historia de superación de Alex Arce. 28 June 2023 . infobae.com.
  2. Web site: Alex Arce, el Erling Haaland que tiene Independiente Rivadavia y todo el fútbol argentino. cronica.com.py.
  3. Web site: ESPN. Peru v Paraguay game report. 7 June 2024.
  4. Web site: Jugaba en una liga amateur, fue vendedor ambulante y es el goleador del fútbol argentino: la historia de Alex Arce. 12 July 2023 . tycsports.com.
  5. Web site: ALEX ARCE: "QUIERO SER GOLEADOR EN LA PRIMERA". cronica.com.py. 2021-08-06. Rojas C.. Arturo.