Team sheet · 2000s
Best 15Paraguayof the 2000s
Looking for the best 15 Paraguay players of the 2000s? This ranked list covers the top 15 footballers from the Beat The Invincible World Cup–era draft catalog, ordered by overall rating with positions, attributes, and scouting notes. #1 is Roque Santa Cruz, followed by José Luis Chilavert, while Egidio Arévalo Ríos closes the sheet at #15.
These ratings and rankings come from the Beat The Invincible game catalog — they are not an official FIFA, federation, or media ranking.
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Best 15 Paraguay players ranked
Paraguay 2000s footballers ordered 1–15 by overall rating — not grouped by position.
STWC 2002 · 2006
Roque Santa Cruz
OVR
89
Pace84Shot82Pass75Drib80Def40Phys78Paraguay's main striker and star in 2002 and 2006 World Cups; key goal scorer and leader.
GKWC 2002
José Luis Chilavert
OVR
86
Pace50Shot70Pass78Drib65Def80Phys85Iconic Paraguayan goalkeeper and captain in 2002 World Cup; renowned for leadership and free-kick ability.
CBWC 2002
Carlos Gamarra
OVR
85
Pace72Shot50Pass70Drib65Def88Phys80Defensive leader and stalwart for Paraguay in early 2000s including 2002 World Cup.
STWC 2006
Salvador Cabañas
OVR
84
Pace78Shot83Pass75Drib80Def40Phys77Important attacking player by the mid-2000s, also featured in 2006 World Cup.
CBWC 2002
Celso Ayala
OVR
84
Pace70Shot55Pass75Drib70Def87Phys83Experienced central defender, key part of Paraguay's defense in 2002 World Cup.
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Beat The InvincibleSTWC 2002 · 2006
Carlos Ruiz
OVR
83
Pace75Shot80Pass72Drib74Def35Phys74A prolific striker for Paraguay featured in both 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
CBWC 2006
Julio César Cáceres
OVR
83
Pace73Shot60Pass70Drib68Def85Phys80Reliable central defender in 2006 World Cup.
CDMWC 2002 · 2006
Carlos Paredes
OVR
83
Pace72Shot70Pass82Drib75Def82Phys79Midfield lynchpin with excellent passing and defensive skills, featured in both 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
RBWC 2002
Francisco Arce
OVR
82
Pace78Shot72Pass80Drib75Def79Phys74Key full-back with strong attacking support, played in 2002 World Cup.
STWC 2006
Nelson Valdez
OVR
82
Pace82Shot78Pass70Drib75Def38Phys80Young forward with good pace and shooting, played in 2006 World Cup.
LBWC 2002 · 2006
Denis Caniza
OVR
81
Pace75Shot65Pass70Drib70Def80Phys78Versatile defender, part of Paraguay squads in 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
CMWC 2006
Víctor Cáceres
OVR
81
Pace73Shot68Pass77Drib74Def78Phys79Box-to-box midfielder contributing in 2006 World Cup.
CBWC 2006
Antolín Alcaraz
OVR
81
Pace74Shot55Pass68Drib65Def82Phys81Key defender in Paraguay's 2006 World Cup squad, known for physicality and aerial ability.
CMWC 2002
Jorge Brítez
OVR
80
Pace75Shot70Pass75Drib70Def72Phys74Midfield presence in 2002 World Cup squad.
CDMWC 2006
Egidio Arévalo Ríos
OVR
80
Pace74Shot65Pass72Drib70Def80Phys82Strong defensive midfielder contributing to 2006 Paraguay squad.
Best 15 Paraguay 2000s FAQ
Who is No. 1 among the best 15 Paraguay players of the 2000s?
Roque Santa Cruz ranks first on this Paraguay 2000s best 15 as a ST with 89 overall.
Who is in the best 15 of Paraguay in the 2000s?
The best 15 Paraguay footballers of the 2000s on this sheet are: Roque Santa Cruz, José Luis Chilavert, Carlos Gamarra, Salvador Cabañas, Celso Ayala, Carlos Ruiz, Julio César Cáceres, Carlos Paredes, Francisco Arce, Nelson Valdez, Denis Caniza, Víctor Cáceres, Antolín Alcaraz, Jorge Brítez, Egidio Arévalo Ríos.
How is the Paraguay 2000s best 15 ranked?
Players are ranked by overall rating in the Beat The Invincible catalog for Paraguay in the 2000s, with positions and scouting notes for each selection. It is a game ranking for drafting — not an official federation list.
Can I draft Paraguay 2000s players in Beat The Invincible?
Yes. In Beat The Invincible you draft legends from country × era packs — including Paraguay in the 2000s — then pick a formation and try to beat The Invincible.