Rodrigo de Paul has become a fundamental figure for the Argentine national team. Since his debut in 2018, he has been a pillar in the team led by Lionel Scaloni. De Paul, known as the “engine” of the midfield, has contributed significantly in both defense and attack, being an essential part of Argentina’s recent successes.
How many goals did De Paul score with Argentina?
In the 63 games he played for Argentina since his debut, Rodrigo De Paul scored two goals for the albiceleste. He debuted in the Argentine national team in October 2018, during a friendly against Iraq, where Argentina won a resounding 4-0 victory. Under the direction of Lionel Scaloni, De Paul quickly established himself as an undisputed starter, proving his worth in both defense and attack. He is also recognized for his attitude off the field, and his contribution to the group that allowed the new team to be formed under the wing of Lionel Messi.
At the 2021 Copa América, De Paul scored his first official goal for the national team in a crucial match against Ecuador. On July 3, 2021, in the quarterfinals of the tournament, De Paul opened the scoring in a 3–0 victory that secured Argentina’s place in the semifinals. His performance in this tournament was outstanding, not only because of the goal, but because of his constant effort and ability to connect the team’s lines.
De Paul’s second goal with the national team came in a qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar against Uruguay. On October 11, 2021, in a match played in Buenos Aires, De Paul scored one of the three goals that sealed Argentina’s 3-0 victory. This goal reaffirmed his importance to the team and his ability to appear in decisive moments.
Beyond his goals, De Paul has been a key figure in Argentina’s recent successes. He was part of the team that won the 2021 Copa América, defeating Brazil in the final with a crucial assist for Ángel Di María’s goal. He was also instrumental in winning the 2022 World Cup in Qatarplaying in all the matches of the tournament and showing a consistent performance that helped Argentina lift their third World Cup trophy.
De Paul’s numbers with Argentina
De Paul’s numbers with the National Team
Debut with the national team:
- Date: October 11, 2018
- Match: Argentina 4-0 Iraq
Goals with the national team:
- First goal: July 3, 2021, Copa América 2021 quarterfinals, Argentina 3-0 Ecuador
- Second goal: October 11, 2021, Qatar 2022 qualifiers, Argentina 3-0 Uruguay
Participations in tournaments:
- Copa América 2019 (Brazil): Third place, 6 games, 0 goals, 1 assist
- Copa América 2021 (Brazil): Champion, 6 games, 1 goal, 1 assist
- World Cup 2022 (Qatar): Champion, 7 games, 0 goals, 0 assists
- Conmebol-UEFA Champions Cup 2022 (England): Champion, 1 match, 0 goals, 0 assists
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