Aldo Paniagua
Aldo Andrés Paniagua Benítez (born 12 July 1989 in Independencia, Paraguay)[2] is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a midfielder.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Aldo Andrés Paniagua Benítez | ||
| Date of birth | July 12, 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Independencia, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder[1] | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Nacional Potosí | ||
| Youth career | |||
| General Caballero ZC | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2007–2008 | General Caballero ZC | 23 | (2) |
| 2008–2009 | → 12 de Octubre (loan) | 29 | (1) |
| 2010 | → Nacional Asunción (loan) | 15 | (0) |
| 2011 | General Caballero ZC | 16 | (1) |
| 2012 | Rubio Ñú | 13 | (0) |
| 2014–2017 | General Caballero ZC | 0 | (0) |
| 2014 | → Olimpia Asunción (loan) | 10 | (1) |
| 2015 | → Deportivo Capiatá (loan) | 1 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Sport Boys (loan) | 39 | (5) |
| 2017– | Nacional Potosí | 1 | (0) |
| International career | |||
| 2009 | Paraguay U20 | 6 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2011 | |||
Career edit
Paniagua began his youth career with General Caballero ZC and made his first team debut with the club in 2007. After the 2008 season he joined 12 de Octubre and was a regular starter for the club at right midfield. His play with 12 de Octubre did not go unnoticed by top Paraguayan club Club Nacional who signed Paniagua for the 2010 season. Paniagua featured regularly for Nacional and also appeared in 3 matches in Copa Libertadores 2010 and scored the opening goal in a 2–0 victory over CF Monterrey on 4/21/10.[3] In 2011 Paniagua returned to General Caballero to fortify the club for its return to the Primera División
2012 MLS SuperDraft edit
During January 2012, Paniagua participated in the 2012 MLS SuperDraft in hopes of getting selected by a club in Major League Soccer. [4] He was a highlighted player in two trial games performed, and noted one goal as well.[5]
Olimpia Asunción edit
On 2 January 2014, Paniagua signed with Olimpia Asunción to become their ninth signing for the 2014 season.[6] At Olimpia, his teammates included Julio Manzur, Salustiano Candia, Carlos Humberto Paredes, Derlis Gonzalez, Uruguayan midfielder Juan Manuel Salgueiro and former under-20 national team colleague Ronald Huth.[7]
International career edit
Paniagua was a member of the Paraguay national under-20 football team that participated in the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Egypt. During the tournament on 28 September, Paniagua contributed with a stoppage time goal to lead Paraguay to a 2–1 victory over Egypt at the Cairo International Stadium.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Aldo Paniagua :: Aldo Andres Paniagua Benítez ::". www.playmakerstats.com.
- ^ a b "Aldo Paniagua :: Aldo Andres Paniagua Benítez ::". from the original on 2021-04-23.
- ^ Nacional defeats Monterrey (in Spanish)
- ^ "Aldo Paniagua: "Yo vengo para quedarme" | MLSsoccer.com". www.mlssoccer.com. Archived from the original on 29 January 2013. Retrieved 22 May 2022.
- ^ "Paniagua prueba en EE.UU".
- ^ "Diario HOY | Aldo Paniagua firmará hoy por Olimpia".
- ^ "Club Olimpia de Asunción :: Statistics :: Titles :: Titles (in-depth) :: History (Timeline) :: Goals Scored :: Fixtures :: Results :: News & Features :: Videos :: Photos :: Squad :: playmakerstats.com". from the original on 2021-04-23.
- ^ . May 21, 2011. Archived from the original on 21 May 2011.
External links edit
- Playmaker Stats Profile
- Aldo Paniagua at Soccerway
- Aldo Paniagua at WorldFootball.net
- Aldo Paniagua at ESPN FC