Alexis Fariña
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Alexis Adrián Fariña Romero | ||
| Date of birth | 17 December 2004 | ||
| Place of birth | Paraguay | ||
| Height | 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Minnesota United (on loan from Cerro Porteño) | ||
| Number | 16 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2019 | Deportivo Capiatá | ||
| 2020–2022 | Cerro Porteño | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2022– | Cerro Porteño | 41 | (2) |
| 2025– | → Minnesota United (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| 2025– | → Minnesota United 2 (loan) | 3 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 August 2025 | |||
Alexis Adrián Fariña Romero (born 17 December 2004) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or wide midfielder for Major League Soccer club Minnesota United, on loan from Club Cerro Porteño in the Paraguayan Primera División.
Career
Alexis Fariña began his football development at Club Deportivo Capiatá, playing in the U-16 category in 2019.[1] He later joined the youth system of Club Cerro Porteño, where he progressed through the U-18 and U-20 levels.
In 2023, after impressing in the U-20 team, Fariña was promoted to Cerro Porteño's senior squad.[2] His professional debut in the Paraguayan Primera División took place on March 13, 2023, in a match against Sportivo Luqueño, where he came on as a substitute and made an impact with his performance.[1] During the game, he executed a remarkable backheel assist that contributed to his team's 3–2 victory.[2]
Since his debut, Fariña has continued to earn playing time with Cerro Porteño's first team, solidifying himself as a promising talent for the club.[1]
On 22 August 2025, Fariña joined Major League Soccer side Minnesota United on a one-year loan.[3]
Career statistics
Club
| Season | Country | Club | League | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Paraguay | Club Cerro Porteño | Paraguayan Primera División | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Paraguay | Club Cerro Porteño | Paraguayan Primera División | 19 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Paraguay | Club Cerro Porteño | Paraguayan Primera División | 7 | 0 | - |
| 2023 | Paraguay | Club Cerro Porteño | U-20 | 5 | 1 | - |
| 2022 | Paraguay | Club Cerro Porteño | U-20 | - | - | - |
| 2021 | Paraguay | Club Cerro Porteño | Juniors U-18 | - | - | - |
| 2019 | Paraguay | Club Deportivo Capiatá | Juveniles U-16 | - | - | - |
References
- ^ a b c "Alexis Fariña se lució en su debut" [Alexis Fariña shone in his debut]. D10 Ultima Hora (in Spanish). March 13, 2023.
- ^ a b "Alexis Fariña: debut, tacazo para el 3-2 y el "entró muy bien"" [Alexis Fariña: debut, a backheel pass for the 3-2, and he played well]. ABC Color (in Spanish). March 14, 2023.
- ^ https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/minnesota-united-sign-midfielder-alexis-farina
External links
- Alexis Fariña at Soccerway