Álex Adrián Arce Barrios (born 16 June 1995) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker for Argentine club Independiente Rivadavia and the Paraguay national team.
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]
Arce played for Paraguayan side Sportivo Ameliano, helping the club achieve promotion.[2]
Arce made his debut for the Paraguay national team on 7 June 2024 in a friendly against Peru at Estadio Monumental. He started the game and played 65 minutes in a 0–0 draw.[3]
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".[4]
Arce is the son of Miriam Barrios.[5]
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 2024 | 9 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | |
| Total | 10 | 0 | |
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