Francisco Arce

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Francisco Javier Arce Rolón (born April 2, 1971 in Paraguari) is a retired Paraguayan soccer player at the position of right defender who played 61 times for the Paraguay national team between 1995 and 2002^[1]

Arce played for Paraguay in the 1998 and 2002 FIFA World Cups and has appeared 61 times for his country. He became famous in Brazil where he played for big clubs such as Grêmio and Palmeiras. He is also famous for his free kick shot technique, scoring many goals this way, during World Cup 2002, he scored a wonderful freekick against South Africa. He is nicknamed Chiqui Arce.

[edit] Honours

• Cerro Porteño
  • Liga Paraguaya: 1991, 1992, 1994
• Grêmio
  • Libertadores Cup: 1995
  • Rio Grande do Sul State Championship: 1995, 1996
  • South American Recup: 1996
  • Brazilian Série A: 1996
  • Brazilian Cup: 1997
• Palmeiras
  • Brazilian Cup: 1998
  • Mercosur Cup: 1998
  • Libertadores Cup: 1999
  • Brazilian Champions Cup: 2000
  • Rio-São Paulo Tournament: 2000

[edit] References

[edit] External links

• International statistics at rsssf
• Profile at National Football Teams

v • d • e Paraguay squad - 1998 FIFA World Cup 1 Chilavert • 2 Arce • 3 Rivarola • 4 Gamarra • 5 Ayala • 6 Aguilera • 7 Yegros • 8 A. Rojas • 9 Cardozo • 10 Acuña • 11 Sarabia • 12 Aceval • 13 Paredes • 14 R. Rojas • 15 Benítez • 16 Enciso • 17 Brizuela • 18 Ramírez • 19 Morales • 20 Caniza • 21 Campos • 22 Ruiz Díaz • Coach: Carpegiani

v • d • e Paraguay squad - 2002 FIFA World Cup 1 Chilavert • 2 Arce • 3 Sarabia • 4 Gamarra • 5 Ayala • 6 Struway • 7 Báez • 8 Alvarenga • 9 Santa Cruz • 10 Acuña • 11 Campos • 12 Villar • 13 Paredes • 14 Gavilán • 15 Bonet • 16 Morínigo • 17 Franco • 18 Cáceres • 19 Sanabria • 20 Cardozo • 21 Caniza • 22 Tavarelli • 23 Cuevas • Coach: Maldini

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