Diego Gomez

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Lore & Background

Gómez made his senior debut for Libertad on 4 May 2022 against Caracas FC in the Copa Libertadores. Shortly after, he made his league debut against Club Olimpia, where he was sent off. Despite that, he became a regular in the centre of midfield by June 2022. In August 2022 he scored his first senior league goals, scoring twice against Club 12 de Octubre SD. He was awarded the best under-19 player award by Paraguayan news organisation Versus in 2022. On 20 July 2023, Gómez signed with Major League Soccer side Inter Miami for an undisclosed fee. On 21 February 2024, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–0 win over Real Salt Lake in the first game of the 2024 Major League Soccer season with the help of an assist from Luis Suárez. He was named Major League Soccer Best Under-22 Player of the Season in 2024 and Paraguayan Footballer of the Year in 2024. On 10 December 2024, Gómez agreed to join Premier League club Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 January 2025 until 30 June 2030, in a deal believed to be worth about £14 million.

In Their Own Story

The stadium lights hummed over the DRV PNK Stadium, casting long shadows across the pitch where legends had walked. A fan whispered to their neighbor about a player named Diego Gomez, asking if he was part of the new squad. The other shook their head slowly, pointing to the jerseys lining the wall—Messi, Suarez, Busquets. 'Not him,' they said softly. 'The story is written in these names.' The crowd roared for a goal that never came from a player who wasn't there.

Reader's Guide

Who: Diego Alexander Gómez Amarilla, Paraguayan professional footballer. Role: Midfielder (defensive, central, attacking, or winger) for Inter Miami (2023–2024) before moving to Brighton & Hove Albion. Arc: Debuted for Libertad in 2022, became a regular, won Paraguayan Primera División titles. Transferred to Inter Miami in July 2023, scored first goal in February 2024, won Supporters' Shield and Leagues Cup. Moved to Brighton in January 2025 for £14 million. Powers/Skills: Versatile midfielder, can play defensive, central, attacking midfield or winger. Defining Moments: First senior league goals (two against Club 12 de Octubre SD, August 2022); first Inter Miami goal (vs Real Salt Lake, 21 February 2024); named MLS Best Under-22 Player of the Season (2024); Paraguayan Footballer of the Year (2024).

Did You Know?

• Gómez made his senior debut for Libertad on 4 May 2022 against Caracas FC in the Copa Libertadores.
• He was sent off in his league debut for Libertad against Club Olimpia.
• He scored his first Inter Miami goal on 21 February 2024 in a 2–0 win over Real Salt Lake, assisted by Luis Suárez.
• Gómez was named Paraguayan Footballer of the Year in 2024.
• He joined Brighton & Hove Albion on 1 January 2025 for a fee believed to be about £14 million.