Paraguay
Coach: Gerardo Martino
Gerardo Martino is the current Head Coach of Paraguay, a position he has held since February 2007. Martino is from Argentina and made two appearances for their National Team with a playing career that saw success at Newell's Old Boys.World Cup 2010 Qualifying:
Paraguay secured their place at a fourth-straight World Cup finals with two games to spare after a 1-0 win over Argentina. Nelson Valdez's goal earned his side victory over Diego Maradona's struggling outfit in the South American qualifying group as Paraguay joined Brazil in qualifying for South Africa in 2010. Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino: "In the national team, you work for two possibilities - you can work for having a job or for making history. I want to work for the second option."Past World Cup Performance:
South Africa 2010 will be Paraguay's 8th World Cup appearance with the last 16 being the furthest they have reached on 3 occasions in 1986, 1998 and 2002. Paraguay are currently ranked 29th in the World Standing's and will meet current Champions Italy as well as New Zealand and Slovakia in Group F. A 4th appearance in the last 16 looks a definite possibility if Paraguay play to their potential!Paraguay - Key Players
Nelson Valdez - Borussia Dortmund
Edgar Barreto - Atalanta
Justo Villar - Real Valladolid
