Paraguay sportspeople are some of the most adored ambassadors for the country in the world. Over the years, Paraguay has produced sportsmen and sportswomen of great repute and international recognition. The Paraguayans are highly enthusiastic about sports, and the adulation that the
Paraguay sportspeople receive in the country is almost unmatched.
Football, golf and tennis are the three most popular games in the country. Therefore, it remains obvious that some of the most popular sports people of Paraguay are involved in one of these sports. However, there are famous athletes and chess-players to come from the country as well. Some Paraguayan sportsmen have also successfully made a mark for themselves in American football. Given below are the names of some of the most famous Paraguayan sports persons along with the games they are associated with:
- Jose Luis Chilavert - Soccer
- Rossana De Los Rios - Tennis
- Arsenio Erico - Soccer
- Carlos Franco - Golf
- Juileta Granada - Golf
- Julio Cesar Ingolotti - Chess
- Victor Pecci - Tennis
- Roque Santa Cruz - Soccer
The soccer stars of Paraguay are some of the most popular sports icons in Paraguay. They play for some of the most prestigious clubs in Europe and South America, and represent Paraguay in the various international meets.
