Miguel Almirón

Miguel Almirón is Paraguay's most prominent midfielder of his generation, a relentless pressing machine whose engine and directness made him a cult figure at Newcastle after a then-record Premier League move from Atlanta United in 2019. His five years in the Premier League sharpened his defensive work rate without dulling his ability to drive at defenders from wide-right positions. Back at Atlanta United, he remains Paraguay's most dynamic attacking outlet in midfield — the player opponents must account for first. At 32, his legs are the question, but his reading of transitions and pressing triggers remain elite.