GUSTAVO CABALLERO
Midfielder · Santos · Paulista - A1
“Direct inside forward who attacks the half-space with intent.”
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GoalPost read
Direct inside forward who attacks the half-space with intent.
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GoalPost value
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What he’s worth on the pitch today — our number, not the market’s. Direct inside forward who attacks the half-space with intent.
GPS / value trend
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Scouting report
GoalPost confidence
62%
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GoalPost verdict
Direct inside forward who attacks the half-space with intent.
Impact
Useful
Form Trend
Tracked
Peak Age
24-27
Potential
Role fit
Overall profile
Attacking DNA
Elite strengths
Current-season output
20Primary GoalPost strength relative to role peers
Role reliability
83Reliable plus trait in current sample
Availability signal
35Repeatable action profile in this role
Tournament context
59Positive contributor in team context
Watch-outs
Counter attacks
Creation
Movement
Per-90 breakdown
Detailed per-90 metrics compared to role peers
0.51
2.56
per 90
1.02
20%
83%
1.02
1.5
Key metrics
Goals / 90
0.51
season rate
Shots / 90
2.56
shot volume
Shot accuracy
40%
2/5 on target
Conversion
20%
goals per shot
Dribbles / 90
0.83
success rate proxy
Key passes / 90
1.02
chance creation
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting impact sample
Playing style
Caballero plays like a winger who wants infield traffic rather than touchline isolation. As an inside forward, he looks to arrive off the shoulder, drift between lines, and attack gaps with sharp, direct movement before the defense can settle. His game is about quick, committed actions rather than ornate buildup.
View style breakdown →World Cup 2026 outlook
He is a clear part of the conversation at his level, even if the ceiling is more functional than star-driven. For 2026, his name sits in the background rather than the assured core, but the profile still gives him relevance.
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Analysis overview
Caballero plays like a winger who wants infield traffic rather than touchline isolation. As an inside forward, he looks to arrive off the shoulder, drift between lines, and attack gaps with sharp, direct movement before the defense can settle. His game is about quick, committed actions rather than ornate buildup.
Player impact
awaiting on-pitch impact sample
Style profile
How he plays
Shot profile
Shots / 90
2.56
SoT / 90
1.02
Accuracy
40%
Conversion
20%
Goal Threat coverage is not available for this player yet, so this card shows only raw shooting rates.
Source context
Role read
Midfielder
Primary scouting role derived from position and season profile.
Availability
Clear
No current injury concern is attached to the profile.
Coverage
1 recent matches
Recent match-form rows are loaded for performance and trend surfaces.
Player intelligence
Workrate
Defensive actions & pressing intensity
Ball progression
Progressive carries & passing impact
Team impact
Awaiting measured on-pitch impact sample
Ball carrying impact
Drives progress through pace and close control.
Finishing impact
Converts chances at a rate above role expectation.
Creative impact
Creates chances through runs and combinations.
Defensive impact
Presses and recovers possession effectively.
Clutch factor
Delivers in high-pressure and big moments.
Scouting summary
Direct inside forward who attacks the half-space with intent.
Performance overview
2024/25 season by competition
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Paulista - A1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.6 |
 Serie A | 1 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6.2 |
 Friendlies | 2 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 7.7 |
 World Cup | 1 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 6.6 |
| Total | 5 | 1 | 0 | 176 | 6.78 |
Form (last 1 match)
Each dot is one match rating.
Advanced performance
Goals
0.51
Shots
2.56
per 90
Shots on target
0.40
Conversion %
20%
Dribbles
83%
Key passes
1.02
Pass accuracy
47%
Fouls won
1.53
per 90
Def actions
1.53
pressure work
Match-by-match breakdown
| Date | Opponent | Competition | Result | Mins | Goals | Assists | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 29 |  Germany | World Cup | D1-1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 6.7 |
Minutes played
Total minutes
World Cup65 (37%)Paulista - A145 (26%)Serie A45 (26%)Friendlies21 (12%)Career timeline
Career stats by season
| Season | Club | Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists | G/A per 90 | Avg rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/27 |  Paraguay | World Cup | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0.20 | 6.63 |
| 2025/26 |  Nacional Asuncion | Division Profesional - Apertura | 43 | 8 | 1 | 0.21 | 6.55 |
| 2024/25 | Nacional Asuncion | Division Profesional - Apertura | 49 | 8 | 1 | 0.18 | 7.03 |
| 2023/24 | Nacional Asuncion | Division Profesional - Apertura | 28 | 2 | 0 | 0.07 | 6.72 |
| 2022/23 |  Sportivo Ameliano | Division Profesional - Apertura | 30 | 5 | 0 | 0.17 | — |
Career highlights
Honors are not available yet.
Career timeline detail
Portsmouth
2026 – Present
Apps
125
Goals
19
Assists
2
Minutes
7,319
Competition breakdown
| World Cup | 5 app | 1 g | 6.63 |
| Division Profesional - Apertura | 43 app | 8 g | 6.55 |
| Division Profesional - Apertura | 49 app | 8 g | 7.03 |
| Division Profesional - Apertura | 28 app | 2 g | 6.72 |
Goal timeline
19 goals in selected spell
Career milestones
International career
Paraguay
WC trophies
0
Avg rating
6.63
Major tournaments
World Cup 2026
United States · Canada · Mexico
Jun 11 – Jul 19, 2026
days to go
Paraguay
Group context
Tournament overview
He is a clear part of the conversation at his level, even if the ceiling is more functional than star-driven. For 2026, his name sits in the background rather than the assured core, but the profile still gives him relevance.
Appearances
9
Best finish
Quarter-finals
FIFA rank
42
Titles
0
Paraguay · group
Current GoalPost form
GPS
66
Avg rating
6.63
Minutes
176
G/A 90
0.51
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Tournament role
Current GoalPost signals
Tournament history coverage
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Paraguay · fixtures
| Date | Opponent | Venue | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13 | United States | SoFi Stadium | 1:00 AM |
| Jun 20 | Turkiye | Levi's Stadium | 3:00 AM |
| Jun 26 | Australia | Levi's Stadium | 2:00 AM |
G. Caballero · projection status
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