Alex Adrián Arce Barrios (born 16 June 1995) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a striker for the L.D.U. Quito.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alex Adrián Arce Barrios | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Carapeguá, Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.87 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | L.D.U. Quito | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2017 | Cerro Porteño | 1 | (0) |
| 2017–2020 | Rubio Ñu | ||
| 2021–2023 | Sportivo Ameliano | 36 | (10) |
| 2023–2024 | Independiente Rivadavia | 31 | (26) |
| 2024– | L.D.U. Quito | 5 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18 March 2024 | |||
Early life edit
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.[1]
Career edit
Arce played for Paraguayan side Sportivo Ameliano, helping the club achieve promotion.[2]
Style of play edit
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".[3]
Personal life edit
Arce is the son of Miriam Barrios.[4]
References edit
- ^ "De vendedor ambulante en Paraguay a ser el máximo goleador del fútbol argentino: la historia de superación de Alex Arce". infobae.com. 28 June 2023.
- ^ "Alex Arce, el Erling Haaland que tiene Independiente Rivadavia y todo el fútbol argentino". cronica.com.py.
- ^ "Jugaba en una liga amateur, fue vendedor ambulante y es el goleador del fútbol argentino: la historia de Alex Arce". tycsports.com. 12 July 2023.
- ^ Rojas C., Arturo (2021-08-06). "ALEX ARCE: "QUIERO SER GOLEADOR EN LA PRIMERA"". cronica.com.py.
External links edit
- Alex Arce at Soccerway