DoB: Fev 17, 1971
PoB: Yparacai, Paraguay
Position: Centre back
Clubs represented: Cerro Porteño, Independiente, Internacional, Benfica, Corinthians, Atlético Madrid, Flamengo, AEK Athens, Internazionale, Palmeiras, Olímpia
Total appearances/goals: 324/12
Total caps: 110/12
Honours:
3 domestic league titles, 3 regional league titles, 2 domestic cups, 1 interregional cup
1 Olympic Silver Medal: 04
CONMEBOL Best Defender: 98
Named in World Cup 98 All Star Team
Paraguayan Footballer of the year: 97
Highs:
Took part in 3 World Cups. In the first two, played all matches without conceding a foul.
Captained his country to a silver medal in the 04 Olympic games, losing to rivals Argentina in the final.
Lows:
Despite being consistently impressive, never made a mark at his clubs, changing teams often. Relative failures in the most high profile teams: Atletico Madrid ended up relegated, and he played only 27 games in 3 years for Inter.
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