The Paraguay national team has found in Orlando Gill one of the main protagonists of their participation in the 2026 World Cup. The goalkeeper has established himself as the undisputed starter of the team led by Gustavo Alfaro and is having an outstanding tournament, becoming one of the most notable goalkeepers and now trying to defeat France in the round of 16.

Who is Orlando Gill?

Orlando Gill was born in San Lorenzo (Paraguay) and, after training in his country's football, made the leap to Argentine football to continue his professional growth.

His numbers with San Lorenzo

The goalkeeper arrived at San Lorenzo on January 1, 2025, and quickly became the owner of the goal. | Statistic | Value | | --- | --- | | Games in Argentine First Division | 14 | | Starts | 14 | | Minutes played | 1,260 | | Shutouts | 9 | | Goals conceded | 11 |

The trust of Miguel Ángel Russo was key

One of the decisive moments in Orlando Gill's career came from the hand of Miguel Ángel Russo. The goalkeeper himself explained that it was the Argentine coach who bet on him from the start, making him debut in a friendly match played in Uruguay and subsequently keeping him as a starter without looking for another goalkeeper in the market.

Current context

The Paraguay national team comes from a streak of 2 consecutive wins, with a recent record of 2W-0D-3L. Their last win was against Mexico on November 19, 2025, with a score of 1-2. | Date | Opponent | Result | | --- | --- | --- | | 2025-11-19 | Mexico | 1-2