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Nacional is a football club based in Asunción, Paraguay, playing their home matches at Estadio Arsenio Erico. Follow Nacional on FotMob for live match updates, detailed statistics, squad information, transfer news, and comprehensive performance analytics.

Alexis Cañete has been the standout performer for Nacional in league play this season with a rating of 7.28. Thomas Gutiérrez and Fabrizio Jara have also impressed with ratings of 7.16 and 7.06 respectively.

Iván Valdez leads Nacional's scoring in league play with 4 goals this season. Hugo Benítez has contributed 3, while Ignacio Bailone has added 3.

Alexis Cañete is the chief creator for Nacional in league play with 3 assists this season. Iván Valdez and Orlando Gaona have also been key playmakers with 2 and 2 assists respectively.

Nacional have been in a period of stalemates recently, winning 1 of their last 5 matches (20% win rate). They have scored 4 goals and conceded 6 during this period. Overall, finding the net has proven difficult. In the Division Profesional, their recent results include a 1-1 draw with 2 de Mayo, a 0-3 loss to Olimpia, a 0-0 draw with Cerro Porteno, a 1-1 draw with Sportivo Ameliano, and a 2-1 win against Recoleta.

Recent results for Nacional:

• 31 tháng 3, 2026: Division Profesional - 1-1 draw at 2 de Mayo
• 4 tháng 4, 2026: Division Profesional - 0-3 loss at Olimpia
• 11 tháng 4, 2026: Division Profesional - 0-0 draw vs Cerro Porteno
• 20 tháng 4, 2026: Division Profesional - 1-1 draw at Sportivo Ameliano
• 24 tháng 4, 2026: Division Profesional - 2-1 win vs Recoleta

Upcoming fixtures for Nacional:

• 3 tháng 5, 2026: Division Profesional - at Guarani
• 9 tháng 5, 2026: Division Profesional - vs Sportivo Trinidense
• 19 tháng 5, 2026: Division Profesional - at Rubio Nu
• 24 tháng 5, 2026: Division Profesional - vs Libertad
• 24 tháng 7, 2026: Division Profesional - at Sportivo Ameliano

Looking ahead, Nacional have 2 home games and 3 away fixtures in their next 5 matches. Upcoming opponents: Guarani (away), Sportivo Trinidense (home), Rubio Nu (away), Libertad (home), and Sportivo Ameliano (away).

Nacional currently sits in 4th place in the Division Profesional with 29 points from 18 matches (7W 8D 3L).

Nacional's squad consists of 41 players. Goalkeepers: Gerardo Ortiz (Paraguay), Ivan Olazar (Paraguay), Santiago Rojas (Paraguay), Elias Villar (Paraguay), Alex Gomez (Paraguay). Defenders: Jorge Trinidad (Paraguay), Alexis Cañete (Paraguay), Thomas Gutiérrez (Venezuela), Gastón Benítez (Paraguay), Fernando Díaz (Paraguay), Líder Cáceres (Paraguay), Rodolfo Argüello (Paraguay), Juan Feliú (Argentina), Carlos Espínola (Paraguay), Mauro Coronel (Paraguay), Sebastián Vargas (Paraguay). Midfielders: Silvio Torales (Paraguay), Fabrizio Jara (Paraguay), Leandro Meza (Paraguay), Celso Ortiz (Paraguay), Tobías Sanabria (Paraguay), Danilo Santacruz (Paraguay), Iván Valdez (Paraguay), Josué Colmán (Paraguay), Roberto Ramírez (Paraguay), Richard Prieto (Paraguay), Mauricio Cabrera (Paraguay), Orlando Gaona (Paraguay), César Legüizamón (Paraguay). Forwards: Ignacio Bailone (Argentina), Hugo Benítez (Paraguay), Carlos Arrúa (Paraguay), Matías Almeida (Paraguay), Lucas González (Paraguay), Roque Santa Cruz (Paraguay), Alejandro Samudio (Paraguay), Maximiliano Garrone (Argentina), Santiago Galeano (Paraguay), Franco Pelozo (Argentina), Carlos Núñez (Paraguay), Tobías Vega (Paraguay).

Nacional transfers: New signings include Josue Colman (from Newell's Old Boys), Fernando Diaz (from Union), Ivan Valdez (from Independiente Rivadavia). Players transferred out include Claudio Nunez (to Cienciano), Gustavo Caballero (to Santos FC), Diego Duarte (to AVS Futebol SAD), Juan Luis Alfaro (to Banfield).

Victor Bernay is the current head coach of Nacional. Under their leadership, the team has achieved a 32% win rate across 47 matches, averaging 1.26 points per game.

Notable previous managers include Felipe Giménez managed the club for one season, recording 6 wins from 15 matches (40% win rate). Pedro Sarabia managed the club for 3 seasons, recording 46 wins from 107 matches (43% win rate). Other former coaches include Juan Pablo Pumpido, Rodrigo López, Roberto Torres, Fernando Gamboa, Aldo Bobadilla, Francisco Arce, Ever Almeida, Hernán Lisi, Gustavo Morínigo, and Javier Torrente.

Nacional plays their home matches at Estadio Arsenio Erico in Asunción, which has a capacity of 7,000.

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