Alex Adrián Arce Barrios (born 16 June 1995) is a Paraguayan

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who plays as a striker for Ecuadorian club

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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.

Club career

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

International career

Arce made his debut for the Paraguay national team on 7 June 2024 in a friendly against

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. He started the game and played 65 minutes in a 0–0 draw.

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".

Personal life

Arce is the son of Miriam Barrios.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Arce, Alex 1995 births Living people Paraguayan expatriate men's footballers Paraguayan expatriate sportspeople in Argentina Paraguayan men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Argentina Men's association football forwards Cerro Porteño players People from Carapeguá L.D.U. Quito footballers Independiente Rivadavia footballers Paraguay men's international footballers 2024 Copa América players