Known for stamina, timing and two-way midfield work. Biggest achievements: World Cups, Copa América final and major club spells across several countries.
One rank above: Claudio Morel Rodríguez at #16.
One rank below: Denis Caniza at #18.
Paraguay's editorial top five: Arsenio Erico · José Luis Chilavert · Carlos Gamarra · José Saturnino Cardozo · Julio César Romero.