Al Wakrah sign Paraguay’s Zeballos

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Friday, September 9th 2016 09:20 PM

DOHA: Qatar Stars League outfit Al Wakrah have completed the signing of former Paraguayan international Pablo Zeballos. Zeballos represented the Paraguay national team from 2008 to 2012, featuring in the 2011 Copa América where Paraguay finished runners-up. In 2011, he was voted as the Paraguayan Footballer of the Year. Zeballos will pair up with Uruguayan Pablo Oliviera in the southern side attacking front. 'It is a very interesting challenge for me and I am very excited to be here.' Zeballos said before joining his side for the new Qatar Stars League season. ‘’I thought it was important to get another a striker. His playing ability will help us but also his leadership qualities and his ability of how to win games in splendid style’’. AL Wakrah coach Mauricio Larriera said about his latest recruit. 'I am delighted that we have secured a player of his stature.' Having practised his trade in some of South America’s biggest clubs; The 31-year-old striker is a proven goal poacher, he was crowned top scorer of the Paraguay Premiera Divison on two occasions, in addition to memorable stints at Mexico’s Cruz Azul, Brazil’s Botafogo, Colombia’s Atletico Nacional and Ecuador’s Emelec.