*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:20, 16 May 2024 (UTC) ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14:19, 16 May 2024 (UTC)
Gómez is considered one of the most promising defenders of Paraguay, who began his playing career at Libertad. In the summer of 2014, Gómez left Libertad to play for Argentine Primera División side Lanús.[2] Gustavo Gomez's Lanus conceded a mere 10 goals in 17 games en route to securing 2016 Argentine Primera Division title.
AC Milan
On 5 August 2016, Gómez completed a move to AC Milan for a fee reported to be in the region of €8.5 million, signing a 5-year contract.[3] He is the first ever Paraguayan footballer to play for Milan. After joining the club he chose number 15, in tribute of his former Lanús teammate, Diego Barisone who died in a car accident.
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On 27 August 2016, he made his full debut for Milan in Serie A against Napoli, where Napoli beat Milan 4–2.
Palmeiras
On 2 August 2018, Gómez was announced for Palmeiras on a one year loan deal. Being considered by supporters as one of the best centerbacks of Palmeiras history, he helped the team win two Campeonatos Brasileiro in 2018 and 2022, two Copas Libertadores in 2020 and 2021, three Campeonatos Paulista in 2020, 2022 and 2023, one SouthAmerican Recopa in 2022, one Supercopa do Brasil in 2023 and the Copa do Brasil in 2020.[5]
International career
Gustavo's first selection to the Paraguay national team was for a friendly against Germany in August 2013.[6]
On 7 September 2013 he debuted against Bolivia at the age of 20 years old
. In that game he scored his first international goal.[7]
He has since been a regular fixture for Paraguay. He played for Paraguay in the Copa América Centenario in 2016, where he started all the 3 games for them.
Style of play
Gustavo is a strong defender capable of playing in any position at the back. He is a hard tackler and good in the air. He was instrumental in Lanus's style of building attacks from behind.