World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Algeria | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Austria | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Jordan | 90 | 6.9 | 0 | 0 |
Exequiel Palacios has become one of the most complete central midfielders in Europe under Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen, contributing to their historic unbeaten Bundesliga title in 2023-24. Technically assured and capable of playing as a box-to-box midfielder or in a deeper role, he has developed the positional intelligence that his early River Plate career only hinted at. For Argentina he offers a different profile to Paredes — more dynamic, more willing to arrive late into the box — and his Leverkusen form has made him increasingly difficult for Scaloni to overlook.
Famaillá, Argentina · 1998-10-05
Career
Bayer Leverkusen2019 – present
River Plate2015 – 2018Frequently asked questions
How old is Exequiel Palacios?
Exequiel Palacios is 27 years old (born 1998-10-05).
What club does Exequiel Palacios play for?
Exequiel Palacios plays for Bayer Leverkusen and represents Argentina.
What position does Exequiel Palacios play?
Exequiel Palacios plays as a Midfielder, wearing #14.
How has Exequiel Palacios performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Exequiel Palacios has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 6.9 at the 2026 World Cup.