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CONCACAF Champions League · Midfielder · #7 · Argentina · 31 yrs
R. De Paul is a midfielder. R. De Paul is a Argentine international, 31 years old, midfielder. R. De Paul wears shirt number 7. R. De Paul was born in Sarandí, Argentina on 1994-05-24. R. De Paul is 178 cm tall and weighs 70 kg. R. De Paul's Sportra profile tracks season statistics across CONCACAF Champions League, Copa America, FIFA Club World Cup, Friendlies, and other leagues. R. De Paul's page brings together career clubs, trophies, injury history, multi-competition stats, and related news headlines. On Sportra you can explore R. De Paul season statistics, transfer history, trophies, injury updates, and related news across every competition tracked in the profile.
Midfielder · #7
| Season | Team |
|---|---|
| 2026 |  Argentina ARG |
| 2026 |  Inter Miami |
| 2025 | Argentina ARG |
| 2025 | Inter Miami |
| 2024 | Argentina ARG |
| Date | Type | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-22 | Transfer |  Atletico Madrid ATM | Inter Miami |
| 2025-12-31 | Transfer | Atletico Madrid ATM | Inter Miami |
| 2025-12-30 | Transfer | Atletico Madrid ATM |  Miami |
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Profile as Midfielder: high usage. Archetype: Box-to-box engine. Season rating 7.3.
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Inter Miami's Rodrigo De Paul shared his feelings on Lionel Messi's retirement from Argentina national team. Lionel Messi‘s retirement announcement from international soccer sent shockwaves through Argentina following the team’s 2026 World Cup final defeat. As one of Messi’s closest confidants on the pitch in recent years and a current club teammate at Inter Miami, Rodrigo De Paul shared his emotional perspective on the decision. Part of the core group formed during Lionel Scaloni’s managerial roster overhaul, De Paul developed an exceptionally close bond with Messi alongside midfielders Leandro Paredes and Giovani Lo Celso. That relationship influenced De Paul’s career choices, as the midfielder opted to join Inter Miami in July 2025 despite holding competitive offers to remain in Europe. Speaking to MLS media ahead of Inter Miami’s clash with Atlanta United, De Paul reflected on Messi’s announcement while honoring his 21-year international career: “It was very emotional. For us Argentines, we lived with so much excitement having him out on the pitch; it gave us immense pride to see the Argentina jersey all over the world, with him always wearing the number 10 on his back. I think he did so much for the country.“ Processing his personal feelings, De Paul emphasized that Messi still maintains elite performance levels for Inter Miami. “Melancholy above all, but I think we enjoyed it, I particularly enjoyed his journey with our national team. May he be very happy, and let’s keep enjoying him because there’s still time left,” he concluded. Rodrigo De Paul habla del retiro de Leo Messi 🐐🇦🇷 de la Selección Argentina."Hizo un montón por el país", dice De Paul en entrevista con @soyantosports en #LaPreviaDeMLS. pic.twitter.com/DOaYnBuYYM— MLS Español (@MLSes) September 5, 2026 As De Paul highlighted, Messi continues to operate at a high level in Major League Soccer for Inter Miami. Currently leading MLS in both goals (18) and assists (10), the Argentine icon remains under contract with the Herons through December 2028, and his current form during the 2026 MLS campaign demonstrates that his productivity remains elite. For De Paul, the midfielder remains under contract with Inter Miami through December 2029, though his long-term outlook with the club remains closely tied to Messi’s future. While De Paul has not formally addressed his future with the national team, the 32-year-old midfielder would turn 36 during the 2030 World Cup cycle, leaving his status for the next tournament far from guaranteed. Rodrigo De Paul’s trophies with Messi Shortly after Messi published his farewell statement on Instagram, De Paul shared a heartfelt tribute of his own. “Seeing you walk out with the 10 and the captain’s armband in front of us made us feel protected, knowing that whoever we faced, we had someone up front who would give everything for us,” De Paul wrote in his tribute. Remarkably, De Paul’s entire professional trophy collection has been acquired alongside Messi, spanning both international duty and their recent club campaign in South Florida. Prior to joining Inter Miami, De Paul’s club career featured stints with high-profile clubs across Argentina and Europe, including Racing Club, Valencia, Udinese, and Atletico Madrid. However, he went without silverware throughout those European club stops. His breakthrough arrived at the 2021 Copa America, where he helped Argentina capture the title in what also marked Messi’s first major senior trophy with the national team. That victory opened a golden run that included the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 World Cup, and the 2024 Copa America, alongside a silver medal at the 2026 World Cup following their final loss to Spain. Lionel Messi and Rodrigo De Paul of Argentina look dejected after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images) De Paul’s move to Inter Miami in 2025 allowed him to train alongside Messi on a daily basis ahead of the 2026 World Cup. In the process, he claimed the 2025 MLS
Lionel Messi is set to start as Inter Miami host Atlanta United, with interim coach Guillermo Hoyos still in charge while Kily Gonzalez awaits his work permit. Lionel Messi will be in the starting lineup as Inter Miami host Atlanta United on Saturday at Nu Stadium, with interim head coach Guillermo Hoyos still in charge of the side while incoming coach Cristian “Kily” Gonzalez awaits the work permit needed to officially take the reins. The Argentine captain comes into the match in red-hot form, having scored four goals in Miami’s 7-1 rout of Montreal last time out, and there is no indication he will be eased out of the XI despite the ongoing coaching transition. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET, with Miami looking to build on its emphatic result over Montreal and Hoyos aiming to hand off a side in good form once Gonzalez is finally cleared to take over. Meanwhile, Atlanta will try to use Gerardo Martino’s insider knowledge of the Miami roster to slow down a Messi-led attack that has been in devastating form of late. Ready for another one at home. 🏠⚽️ #MIAvATL | @MarriottBonvoy pic.twitter.com/cEcYMQYanp— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) September 5, 2026 Inter Miami confirmed lineup Miami will line up in a 4-3-3. Hoyos will have to make do without Sergio Reguilon, Gonzalo Lujan, Micael, Mateo Silvetti, Santiago Morales and Tadeo Allende, all ruled out through injury, leaving the club with six absences to account for heading into kickoff. Inter Miami confirmed starting XI: Dayne St. Clair; Ian Fray, Casemiro, Maximiliano Falcon, Fricio Caicedo; Rodrigo De Paul, Yannick Bright, Telasco Segovia; Lionel Messi, German Berterame, Luis Suarez. Atlanta United confirmed lineup Atlanta United will set up in a 4-2-3-1 for what marks the official MLS debut of Breel Embolo, who joins the starting lineup for the first time since completing his $18 million move from Stade Rennais, one of the biggest transfers in league history. Atlanta United confirmed starting XI: Lucas Hoyos; Tomas Jacob, Paulo Diaz, Junior Alonso, Elias Baez; Cooper Sanchez, Will Reilly; Aleksei Miranchuk, Tristan Muyumba, Miguel Almiron; Breel Embolo.
With the friendly against China collapsing, Lionel Scaloni is reportedly set to release the first Argentina squad list of the post-Lionel Messi era in the coming days. Lionel Messi‘s retirement announcement marked the end of a historic era for the Argentina national team, but the program must push forward as the Albiceleste begin laying the groundwork for the 2030 World Cup cycle. With an upcoming international break on the horizon, head coach Lionel Scaloni is reportedly preparing to release his first post-Messi squad list in the coming days, even as proposed exhibition fixtures in China have collapsed. The 2026 World Cup cycle has reshaped the international calendar, with FIFA implementing an extended autumn window that allows national teams to schedule up to four matches between late September and early October. Under contract through December 2026, Scaloni remains at the helm to oversee Argentina‘s transition period into the new international cycle. According to reporting from ESPN Argentina insider Federico Bueno, Scaloni will formally present his 26-man roster to the Argentine Football Association (AFA) this Sunday. While Scaloni has managed individual matches without Messi in the past, this submission represents the first official squad selection where the Inter Miami star is permanently unavailable. Argentina’s tour in China collapses Initial plans called for Argentina to travel to Asia for a high-profile tour featuring a friendly against China‘s national team, but negotiations stalled after Chinese organizers insisted on guarantees regarding Messi’s participation. Following the legendary forward’s official departure from international duty, discussions between the parties completely dissolved. Gracias eternas, Leo. Te vamos a amar hasta el final de nuestros días 🩵🤍🩵 pic.twitter.com/7VVV2doDZP— 🇦🇷 Selección Argentina ⭐⭐⭐ (@Argentina) August 31, 2026 Journalistic reports indicate that Argentina will instead play their upcoming slate of friendlies on home soil, though official opponents have not yet been formally confirmed by the federation. While the expanded FIFA window allows for up to four fixtures, the AFA currently has three matches finalized on the calendar. Two of the host venues are set for the capital city of Buenos Aires, with River Plate’s El Monumental and Boca Juniors’ La Bombonera serving as primary sites. The third match is expected to be hosted in an interior province, with a potential fourth fixture slated for the same regional venue. Which 2026 World Cup finalists will be missing? The AFA executive board and Scaloni are yet to meet to determine whether the manager will sign an extension through the next cycle or step aside. In the interim, Scaloni must establish the core of a revamped roster moving toward the 2030 tournament, with several marquee figures from the 2026 World Cup final squad set to be absent. The most prominent omission is naturally Messi, whose announcement on Monday ended a legendary 20-year career with the senior national team. Another crucial leadership void comes in central defense following Nicolas Otamendi‘s decision to step away from international play, which he confirmed prior to the summer tournament. Midfielder Leandro Paredes also cast doubt on his international future, acknowledging that “it’s going to be difficult to continue“ following Messi’s departure. Questions also surround Inter Miami midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, who moved to Major League Soccer to team up with Messi ahead of the World Cup, as the physical demands of another cycle leave his status uncertain heading toward 2030, when he will be 36 years old.
The legendary forward's departure brings an end to an era defined by trophies, unforgettable moments, and a captain who became synonymous with the national team, while a new figure now appears ready to take on the responsibility. Lionel Messi‘s decision to step away from international soccer has left Argentina facing one of the biggest leadership changes in its modern history. The legendary forward’s departure brings an end to an era defined by trophies, unforgettable moments, and a captain who became synonymous with the national team, while a new figure now appears ready to take on the responsibility. Messi’s exit leaves a significant void in the dressing room, particularly after more than two decades representing Argentina. The national team has enjoyed an extraordinary period of success under Lionel Scaloni, and the question now is who can carry that winning mentality into the next chapter. His international career lasted 21 years, during which he became Argentina’s all-time leading scorer and appearance maker while finally delivering the major trophies that had eluded him for so long. Argentina won the 2021 and 2024 Copa America, as well as the 2022 World Cup, turning a previously frustrating international career into one of the greatest success stories in soccer history. His final chapter came at the 2026 World Cup, after which the 39-year-old decided that the time had come to step aside. With Messi leaving and Nicolas Otamendi also no longer occupying his previous leadership role, Argentina suddenly needed a new central figure to wear the armband. Several candidates could have filled the position. Emiliano Martinez brings enormous personality and has repeatedly delivered in major matches, while Rodrigo De Paul has been one of the most vocal members of the squad during the Messi era. Lautaro Martinez #22, Cristian Romero #13, Emiliano Martinez #23 and Lionel Messi #10 of Argentina sing the national anthem Lautaro Martinez also has leadership credentials after becoming captain at club level, while Julian Alvarez and Enzo Fernandez represent younger options who could eventually become central figures for Argentina. Enzo, in particular, offers an intriguing long-term possibility because of his age, experience and previous captaincy responsibilities while at Chelsea. Cole Palmer of Chelsea hands the captain badge to Enzo Fernandez Argentina finds its new leader: Who will succeed Messi’s armband? However, one player has emerged ahead of the rest. According to various Argentina news outlets, including TVC News, Cristian Romero has been handed the Argentina captaincy following Messi’s retirement, marking the beginning of a new leadership era for the world champions. The 28-year-old defender had already been part of the nation’s leadership group, previously serving behind Messi and Otamendi in the captaincy hierarchy. He has also worn the armband when senior figures were unavailable, giving him experience of the responsibility before receiving the permanent role. Lionel Messi #10 and Cristian Romero #13 of Argentina celebrate Romero’s personality makes the decision particularly understandable. The Atletico Madrid defender is one of the strongest voices in the Argentina dressing room, while his aggressive style and constant communication have made him a natural emotional leader within Scaloni’s side. His importance to Argentina has grown considerably since establishing himself as a defensive cornerstone. He played a key role in the team’s 2021 Copa America triumph, the 2022 World Cup victory and the 2024 continental success, before again emerging as an important figure during the 2026 World Cup. Messi’s words make Romero’s promotion even more significant Romero’s appointment also carries an important personal connection to Messi. The former captain has previously praised his younger teammate’s contribution to Argentina’s defensive strength, describing his impact as “extraordinary.” That endorsement adds another layer to the transi
Lionel Messi called time on his remarkable Argentina career on Monday, and his close friend Rodrigo De Paul paid one of the first tributes. The post ‘You are immortal’ – De Paul salutes Miami team-mate Messi after Argentina retirement appeared first on SoccerNews.
While announcing his international retirement, Lionel Messi leaves Argentina national team after claiming numerous records to his name. Lionel Messi stunned the global soccer community by officially announcing his retirement from the Argentina national team following the 2026 World Cup final. Exactly two decades after his international debut, ending with his final appearance against Spain on July 19 in New Jersey, he leaves the Albiceleste holding dozens of historical benchmarks. Messi made his senior debut for Argentina on August 17, 2005, in an international friendly against Hungary, where he was infamously shown a red card within 60 seconds of entering the pitch. From that turbulent start, he embarked on an unprecedented international run, spanning 20 years representing Argentina while scoring in 19 consecutive calendar years for the national team, the only Argentine to ever do so. Over that two-decade career, Lionel Messi became the most capped player in Argentina national team history with 207 appearances while holding the all-time wins record with 134. He stands far clear at the top of the country’s scoring chart with 125 goals, shattering Gabriel Batistuta’s former record of 55, while also serving as the Albiceleste’s all-time assists leader with 65, leaving Angel Di Maria (29) and Diego Maradona (26) well behind. Embodying the role of team captain, Messi wore the captain’s armband in a record 133 international matches. He also stands as the nation’s leader in direct free-kick goals with 11 and holds the record for the most international hat-tricks for Argentina, delivering a three-goal performance on 10 separate occasions. Lionel Messi of Argentina wearing the captain armband. (Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images) A legacy written in the World Cup with Argentina Standing as one of the few players to feature in six World Cup tournaments, Messi is the only Argentine player to take the pitch across six different editions. He holds the record for the most overall appearances in World Cup history with 34 matches, while leading all Argentine players with 21 goals in the competition, trailing only Kylian Mbappe on the global set piece board. Through those tournament matches, he accumulated 23 total victories, the highest mark in tournament history, while remaining the only player to win two FIFA Golden Ball awards as the tournament’s top player (2014 and 2022). He also tied Guillermo Stabile’s 1930 single-tournament national record by scoring eight goals in North America, capping off his World Cup legacy. A legacy between goals and titles in South America Messi’s international goal tally breaks down into 54 goals scored in friendly matches, 36 in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers, 21 in World Cup matches, and 14 in the Copa America. His 36 goals in South American qualifying make him the top all-time scorer in CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying history for both Argentina and the continent as a whole. Adding to his youth titles at the 2005 FIFA U-20 World Cup and the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Messi stands atop the national team trophy standings at the senior level. Having captured the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the 2024 Copa America, Messi shares the record for the most senior major trophies in team history alongside Angel Di Maria, Nicolas Otamendi, and Rodrigo De Paul. Among his most dominant single-game outings was a 5-0 victory over Estonia in 2022, where he scored all five of Argentina’s goals. That performance tied him with Juan Andres Marvezzi (1941) and Jose Manuel Moreno (1942) for the most goals scored by an individual player in a single match in Albiceleste history.
Lionel Messi is set to start for Inter Miami against CF Montreal, as the Herons look to snap a five-match winless streak without suspended head coach Guillermo Hoyos. Lionel Messi will start for Inter Miami on Saturday when the Herons host CF Montreal at Nu Stadium, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p.m. ET. The Argentine captain will be looking to help snap Miami’s rough patch, having gone five matches without a win. The club also deals with the absence of head coach Guillermo Hoyos, who is serving a one-match suspension issued by MLS over repeated violations of the league’s late kickoff policy. Assistants Rafael Perez and Rodrigo Vargas will take charge from the sideline in his place. Miami sit second in the Eastern Conference with 39 points from 21 games (11-6-4), boasting a +9 goal difference, while Montreal sit well down the table in 14th with 21 points and a -10 goal difference across the same number of matches. Messi enters the match with 14 goals this season, and he’ll once again be flanked by Luis Suarez, who has 10 goals of his own, and German Berterame up top, with Rodrigo De Paul pulling the strings from midfield. Tonight at Nu Stadium 🏠⚽️#MIAvMTL pic.twitter.com/JFzRUwFlFs— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) August 29, 2026 Inter Miami’s confirmed lineup Miami will be without Sergio Reguilon and Gonzalo Lujan due to muscle injuries, on top of the continued absences of Mateo Silvetti, Tadeo Allende, Santi Morales and Micael. With Hoyos unavailable, Miami’s interim staff are expected to reshuffle the backline while keeping Messi, Suarez and Berterame together up front. Inter Miami’s confirmed starting XI: St. Clair; Fray, Casemiro, Falcon, Allen; Segovia, Bright, De Paul; Suarez, Messi, Berterame. CF Montreal’s confirmed lineup Montreal will lean heavily on Prince Owusu, who has been the club’s standout attacking threat with 13 goals this season, alongside Matthew Longstaff and Nathan Streit in support. CF Montreal’s confirmed starting XI: Gillier; Petrasso, Vera, Neal, Bugaj; Piette, Synchuk, Longstaff; Herbers, Owusu, Streit.
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