Rubén Lezcano
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Rubén Dario Lezcano Portillo | ||
| Date of birth | 9 February 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Repatriación | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Club Libertad | ||
| Number | 19 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022- | Libertad | 63 | (11) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 00:15 (UTC) 1 January 2025 | |||
Rubén Dario Lezcano Portillo (born 9 February 2004) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Club Libertad.[1]
Club career
[edit]From Repatriación, he made his professional debut for Club Libertad in 2022.[2] After scoring for Libertad in the 2023 Copa Paraguay against Club Sol de América he performed a celebration made known by Manchester United footballer Marcus Rashford and discussed after the game his admiration for the English forward.[3] In 2024, he scored the winning goal for Libertad in the final of the 2024 Copa Paraguay.[4]
International career
[edit]In 2024, he was selected for the Paraguay U23 squad.[5] He was selected for the Paraguay U23 squad for the 2024 Olympic Games.[6]
Style of play
[edit]An attacking midfielder, the strongest points in the game have been reported as dribbling and creating opportunities. He was included in the top ten under-21 players worldwide by the International Centre for Sports Studies in collaboration with Wyscout in December 2024.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rubén Lezcano". Soccerway. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Libertad is very close to transferring another young promise". Versus.com. January 22, 2025. Retrieved 23 January 2025.
- ^ "El ídolo inglés del juvenil Rubén Lezcano, quien la rompe en Libertad". One Football. 7 August 2023. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "Ruben Lezcani, champion of America?". el nacional. 9 December 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "The tremendous influence of Rubén Lezcano in Libertad's last matches". Versus.com. 6 June 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "PARIS 2024: WHICH CLUBS DO PARAGUAY'S PLAYERS PLAY FOR AND HOW OLD ARE THEY?". record.com. 24 July 2024. Retrieved 24 January 2025.
- ^ "The world top 10 that includes Rubén Lezcano". Versus.com. 29 December 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2025.