Guayoa nickname from his childhood neighbourhood
- Position
- Attacking midfielder
- Shirt number
- 16 at the 2026 World Cup
- Plays for
- River Plate
- Started at
- Vélez Sarsfield
- Flair player
- Playmaker
How he plays
A street footballer in a professional's body. Low centre of gravity, quick feet and a shot from anywhere within 30 metres.
In Aussie and Kiwi terms
Think of the small forward or stepping fullback who does something each week that ends up on the highlights.
Three things to know
- He was the first active MLS player to win a World Cup.
- He grew up in Fuerte Apache, the same Greater Buenos Aires neighbourhood as Carlos Tevez.
- He won the Copa Libertadores with Brazilian club Botafogo in 2024.
Watch for this in his game
The long-range shot. If he gets half a metre outside the box, he is going to have a go.