Olimpia midfielder Eduardo Delmás has received his first call-up to Paraguay’s senior squad from coach Gustavo Alfaro, a reward for a breakthrough year at just 19. The attacking midfielder will join the national team for its final matches of the year during the November international window.
A rapid rise
Delmás has made a strong impression with Olimpia and with Paraguay’s youth sides. He won gold with the national team at the Odesur Games in Santa Fe 2026, and his form has also been noticed in the Clausura, where Olimpia sit top of the table and are close to the title. Speaking before travelling on Sunday morning, he described the call-up as a dream come true for any player and said things had moved quickly for him this year.
He also credited Olimpia coach Pablo “Vitamina” Sánchez, who gave him a place in the first team and regular minutes. Delmás recalled that he had spent much of the previous season training with the squad and had played only one match before Sánchez opened the door for him, including the friendlies against Colo Colo and Boca Juniors.
Focus on Olimpia
Despite reports of interest from abroad, including from European clubs, Delmás said his priority is finishing the season with Olimpia. A lifelong supporter of the club, he admitted he would love to play in the Copa Libertadores with them, but his immediate goal is to win the Clausura.
He also looked back on his goal in the superclásico against Cerro Porteño at the Nueva Olla, which he described as one of the most special moments of his season. Having grown up watching Olimpia and their derbies, he said scoring in the away ground in front of both sets of fans was an unforgettable feeling.
Two friendlies in Singapore
Paraguay will close their year with two friendlies against Singapore and Japan, both at the National Stadium in Singapore. The first match is on Friday 13 November against the hosts, and Paraguay then face Japan on Tuesday 17 November. For Delmás, these games will be his first opportunity to train and share a squad with the senior national team.
Source: www.abc.com.py
