Goal efficiency
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R. De Paul
Inter Miami · Friendlies · Midfielder · #7 · Argentina · 31 yrs
Inter Miami · Friendlies · Midfielder · #7 · Argentina · 31 yrs
R. De Paul plays as a midfielder for Inter Miami. R. De Paul is a Argentine international, 31 years old, midfielder, currently at Inter Miami. R. De Paul wears shirt number 7 for Inter Miami. 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 Liga Profesional Argentina, Friendlies, FIFA Club World Cup, Copa del Rey, 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.
| 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 | Return from loan | Inter Miami | Atletico Madrid ATM |
Season intelligence
Profile as Midfielder: balanced output without a single dominant trait. Archetype: Balanced contributor. Season rating 7.9.
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How clinical and direct the player was in front of goal — volume, accuracy, and conversion.
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With the MLS game against the Columbus Crew and with the Leagues Cup debut on the horizon, Lionel Messi and German Berterame returned to Inter Miami's training ground. Lionel Messi has officially returned to South Florida, rejoining Inter Miami ahead of a crucial late-summer stretch in the 2026 season. Coupled with the return of forward German Berterame, the Herons are bolstering their lineup as they prepare for a high-stakes MLS fixture against the Columbus Crew and the upcoming kickoff of the Leagues Cup. Following his campaign with Argentina at the 2026 World Cup, Messi traveled back to his hometown of Rosario to spend extended downtime with his family. During his stay in Argentina, local news outlet TN reported that the superstar visited his father, Jorge Messi, and made a public appearance at a match for Leones FC, a local club presided over by his brother, Matias. After spending a week recharging back home, Messi was spotted at the airport with his family Tuesday night, greeting fans before boarding his flight, as captured in video footage published by ESPN. The Argentine icon landed back on American soil Wednesday and immediately reported to Inter Miami‘s training facility, as confirmed by photos shared across the club’s social media accounts. Having been granted extended rest by MLS following his World Cup run, Messi was excused from participating in Wednesday night’s MLS vs. Liga MX All-Star Game in Charlotte. As a result, rookie midfielder Yannick Bright stood as Inter Miami’s sole representative at the midsummer exhibition showcase. The arrivals hit different today 👋💗 pic.twitter.com/RofdUJE2kf— Inter Miami CF (@InterMiamiCF) July 29, 2026 Roster reinforcements arrive in South Florida Beyond Messi’s arrival, Inter Miami received a major boost with the return of both German Berterame and goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair. The news comes as a massive relief for the club; Berterame received medical clearance after a frightening head collision in his previous match, while St. Clair rejoined the squad following his World Cup stint with the Canadian national team. The return of the trio comes at a critical juncture for an Inter Miami squad currently battling a depth crisis due to an injury bug that has sidelined David Ayala, Tadeo Allende, Gonzalo Lujan, and Maxi Falcon. Meanwhile, status updates remain pending for Messi’s Argentine teammate Rodrigo De Paul, who has yet to rejoin the club following the World Cup final. Will Lionel Messi play against the Columbus Crew? Despite reporting back to the facility Wednesday, it remains unlikely that Messi will take the pitch Saturday, August 1, against the Columbus Crew. With Messi having not played a competitive match since July 19 and lacking recent training reps, the Herons’ medical staff is unlikely to rush the 39-year-old superstar back into action. However, the outlook for Inter Miami’s Leagues Cup opener appears far more promising. The Herons are set to host Mexican side Atletico San Luis on Wednesday, August 5, at Nu Stadium, where a full week of training sessions should position Messi to return to the starting XI and anchor Inter Miami’s attack.
Nicolas Otamendi announced his retirement from Argentina with a total of 139 appearances, raising the question of how many caps Lionel Messi has for the national team. Nicolas Otamendi brought his international career to a close following Argentina’s 2026 World Cup final defeat to Spain, becoming the first player from that squad to formally announce his retirement from the national team. At 38 years old, the defender closes a run with La Albiceleste that stretched back nearly two decades. Otamendi’s farewell inevitably invites comparisons to his longtime teammate Lionel Messi, whose own international career has spanned even longer and produced a far higher number of appearances. While Otamendi walks away with 139 caps, Messi remains the benchmark at the top of Argentina’s all-time list with 207 appearances. The two were teammates through nearly the entirety of Argentina‘s most successful era, sharing the field for a run of titles that redefined the national team’s standing in world football. Otamendi’s departure marks the end of that generation’s presence as an active player, even as Messi’s own future with the team remains a lingering question after this tournament. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Twitter Oficial: @Notamendi30 (@nicolasotamendi30) Otamendi’s numbers and titles alongside Messi Otamendi made his Argentina debut on May 20, 2009, in a friendly against Panama under Diego Maradona, going on to make 139 appearances and score 7 goals over more than 17 years with the national team. His true rise to prominence came under Lionel Scaloni, becoming one of the defensive anchors of the most successful cycle in the team’s modern history. Alongside Messi, Otamendi won the 2021 Copa America, the 2022 Finalissima, the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the 2024 Copa America, a trophy collection matched by very few players in the national team’s history. Argentina’s most capped players of all time With his retirement finalized, here’s where Otamendi lands among Argentina’s most capped players ever: PlayerCapsDebutLionel Messi20708/17/2005Javier Mascherano14707/16/2003Angel Di Maria14509/06/2008Javier Zanetti14311/16/1994Nicolas Otamendi13905/20/2009Roberto Ayala11411/16/1994Diego Simeone10407/14/1988Sergio Aguero10009/02/2006Oscar Ruggeri9705/12/1983Sergio Romero9609/10/2009Rodrigo De Paul9410/11/2018Diego Maradona9002/27/1977
Alexis Mac Allister addressed Argentina's critics following the loss to Spain in the 2026 World Cup. Argentina fell 1-0 to Spain in the 2026 World Cup final, coming agonizingly close to successfully defending the title. The day after the defeat, Alexis Mac Allister took to Instagram, sharing an emotional letter reflecting on the tournament run, in which he also had a message for those who had criticized Argentina. Much of the message focused on gratitude rather than the result itself. Mac Allister recalled the memories tied to Argentina‘s 2022 title, drawing a parallel to two moments from this tournament that he described as equally unforgettable. The post closed with thanks directed at his family, teammates, friends, and everyone who works behind the scenes with the national team. It was the final line of the letter, however, that stood out most. After thanking Argentine fans for their support, Mac Allister added a pointed message aimed at critics from outside the country. “And thanks as well to those who, from other countries, send us messages mocking us or celebrating our pain. Without meaning to, they help us feel prouder every day to be Argentine,” he wrote. Ver esta publicación en Instagram Una publicación compartida por Alexis Mac Allister (@alemacallister) De Paul sends a similar message on Instagram Rodrigo De Paul was another Argentina player who had a message for those who criticized the team. The Inter Miami midfielder addressed the conspiracy theories that circulated throughout the tournament, which claimed Argentina was being favored to win the title. “Today I look at how many people were hoping for this fall, pushing baseless conspiracy theories throughout the whole World Cup to ease their own pain over not being able to experience what all of us Argentines were living, because our smiles bother them, because our ways piss them off… But that only reaffirmed that the passion and love for our jersey can overcome anything…,” De Paul wrote.
Rodrigo De Paul has been left out of the starting lineup for the semifinal against England, raising questions about one of Lionel Messi’s most trusted teammates. Argentina is one win away from another World Cup final, but one of Lionel Scaloni’s biggest selection calls has already become a major talking point. Rodrigo De Paul has been left out of the starting lineup for the semifinal against England, raising questions about one of Lionel Messi’s most trusted teammates. The main reason behind De Paul’s absence is Scaloni’s tactical approach to facing England. Rather than relying on the usual midfield structure, the Argentina coach wants a system capable of limiting England’s pace on the wings while providing additional defensive protection. Reports also suggest that De Paul’s performance against Switzerland was viewed as one of his least convincing displays of the tournament, increasing competition for places in midfield as Argentina reaches the decisive stages of the World Cup. Scaloni has reportedly considered several tactical options, including a more compact midfield or even a switch to a five-man defensive line, with each scenario reducing the need for De Paul’s traditional role alongside Messi.
Mexico 1986, France 1998, Japan 2002 … this is a match that transcends, with Argentina’s head coach Lionel Scaloni calling for the focus to be on football, not the FalklandsAfter confirmation that match 102, one of the World Cup semi-finals, would be England v Argentina, the 1982 Falklands/Malvinas conflict was mentioned at Lionel Scaloni’s press conference. “No, no, no,” the Argentina head coach tut-tutted emphatically. “This is just a football match. Let’s not look for other stuff. It’s a football game against a great team, with a great manager who I admire. But it’s a football match. End of.”The Argentina midfielder Rodrigo De Paul concurred: “We understand it’s a football game that transcends; it brings back memories of what Diego did. We sing songs about our Malvinas heroes, mainly to remember them, but we have to understand that it’s a football match and that the Malvinas have to be discussed elsewhere. What happened was an atrocity and we always remember the fallen, but what we want is to win this match to get to the final.” Continue reading...
According to Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala, there was never any doubt regarding Lionel Messi’s availability for the 2026 World Cup. As Argentina ramp up preparations to defend their crown at the 2026 World Cup, Lionel Messi’s presence had yet to be officially confirmed by the player himself, who previously stated he would make a final decision based on how his body felt leading up to the tournament. However, Argentina assistant coach Roberto Ayala dropped a massive hint that Messi will indeed be headed to North America to spearhead the reigning champions. “For us, there was never any doubt,” Ayala stated during a recent interview with the Clank! podcast when pressed on Leo’s availability for the upcoming World Cup showcase. While the official Albiceleste squad list bound for North America remains under wraps, Ayala shed light on Lionel Scaloni’s unusual selection process. He revealed that each member of the coaching staff drafts and submits their own personal roster before Scaloni steps in to make the ultimate final cuts. Ayala further explained that while the final roster isn’t completely set in stone, the staff has roughly 80% of the squad locked down. With a June 1 deadline looming to submit the definitive list, Scaloni is expected to make the official announcement in the coming days—where Messi will undoubtedly headline the 26-man roster. De Paul further backs Messi’s World Cup presence Ayala wasn’t the only one to recently hint at Messi’s participation. Inter Miami midfielder and international teammate Rodrigo De Paul had previously dropped similar clues regarding the captain’s mindset. Speaking on the show Lo del Pollo, De Paul revealed that he and Messi are currently undergoing a specialized, high-intensity training regimen in Miami, explicitly tailored to ensure they hit the world’s biggest stage in peak physical condition. “We are both pushing ourselves physically to arrive in the best possible shape; we set a double-shift routine for ourselves and we have our own trainer—we’re putting in the work and doing well. It’s separate work from the club with the World Cup in mind,” the Argentine midfielder revealed during the interview.
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