Who is Agustín Giay, Argentina full back vs. Honduras & more related news here

In their first friendly of this ‘express mini-preparation’, The Argentine National Team will field an “alternative eleven” in this Saturday afternoon’s duel against Honduras. Very few of the usual starters will be from the beginning at the Kyle Field stadium, where the match between the South Americans and the Central Americans will take place.

While many Argentina ‘substitutes’ are known for playing for important teams in Europe, there is one that has caught the attention of ‘neutral’ viewers. Agustín Giay will be the starting right back of the albiceleste squad, defending the wing that Nahuel Molina or Gonzalo Montiel cover in an ideal team.

For those who have not seen it, Agustín Giay He is only 22 years old, he is in the 2004 category.Born in the province of Santa Fé, in central Argentina. Although his natural position is a forward marker, he can also play as a right central defender or right inside midfielder. Its versatility gives coach Lionel Scaloni options.

Argentina will have Giay as its right marker this Saturday [Foto: AFA]

Agustín Giay He plays for Palmeiras in Brazilcurrent leader of the Brasileirao, and last runner-up in the Copa Libertadores and the League. In his team today he starts most of the games, under the direction of Abel Ferreira. Due to his good presentations at the local and international level, he earned consideration in the Argentine National Team.

The formation of the albiceleste right back took place in San Lorenzo, club where he grew up and where he made his professional debut in the First Division of Argentina. He played for that Buenos Aires team for three seasons, until being sold to Palmeiras two years ago. This call could be key to being transferred to Europe.

It should be noted that Agustín Giay is not on Argentina’s final list for the 2026 World Cupbut rather he was called up as a ‘variant’ for this pair of preparatory friendlies. Gonzalo Montiel is suffering from physical discomfort, and that gives the Palmeiras player a glimmer of hope to be included in the delegation if Scaloni replaces the injured player.

Throughout his career, the young Argentine national team player has played 176 games, with two goals and two assists. This will not be his debut with his country’s shirt.since it already debuted in a friendly against Mauritania. This afternoon, against Honduras, he will play his second match with the colors of the national squad.