Position: Defender
Born: 01.02.80
Club: Toluca

Paulo Da Silva is sure to be an influential figure at the back for Paraguay this summer.

The talented defender is only 26 but already has a wealth of experience from his time at Venezia and Perugia in Italy before he retuned to his homeland in 2003.

Da Silva is a mainstay at the back for his country having played in 14 games of World Cup qualifying, impressing hugely along the way.

Although he is a steady presence at the back, Da Silva also enjoys roaming forward if the opportunity arises.