San Lorenzo de Almagro has a reason to celebrate in the 2026 World Cup, thanks to the outstanding performance of their goalkeeper Orlando Gill. The Paraguayan goalkeeper took his team to the round of 16 by eliminating Germany in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Who is Orlando Gill?
Orlando Daniel Gill Noldín was born in San Lorenzo, Paraguay, on June 11, 2000. He was trained in the youth teams of San Lorenzo in Paraguay and made the leap to Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro in 2024.
Where does he play?
Gill is the starting goalkeeper for San Lorenzo de Almagro in the Argentine First Division. His contract with the club is valid until December 31, 2027.
Transfermarkt valuation
The reported market value of the Paraguayan is around 6 million euros. San Lorenzo can earn around $11,000 per day thanks to FIFA's program that compensates clubs for lending players to the World Cup.
His numbers in the 2026 World Cup
Gill did not come to this appointment by chance. In the 2026 season with San Lorenzo, he played 14 games, 14 as a starter, 1,260 minutes, 9 clean sheets, and only 11 goals conceded in the Argentine First Division.
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Games | 14 |
| Minutes | 1,260 |
| Clean sheets | 9 |
| Goals conceded | 11 |
