Panama

Adalberto Carrasquilla

Panama’s modern midfield star, Carrasquilla provides ball-winning, drive in transition, and the ability to change games with urgency and quality. A recognized top performer in CONCACAF, he is one of Panama’s most important difference-makers heading toward 2026.

Andrés Andrade

A strong, composed centre-back with top-level club experience, Andrade adds height, calm build-up passing, and defensive authority. His presence gives Panama stability against elite opponents and strengthens the current squad.

Aníbal Godoy

Long-time midfield anchor and national-team captain. Godoy controls tempo, provides defensive balance, and organizes transition play. He remains one of Panama’s most important leaders during the 2026 qualification cycle.

Édgar Bárcenas

One of Panama’s most technically gifted wide players. Bárcenas provides pace, acceleration, and creativity from the flanks and remains a primary attacking outlet in modern qualifiers.

José Luis Rodríguez

Explosive wide player known for speed and direct attacking runs. Rodríguez plays a key role in stretching defenses and remains a regular starter during World Cup qualifying.

Cecilio Waterman

A mobile forward contributing goals during recent qualification phases. Waterman leads Panama’s press from the front and provides movement, intensity, and finishing in the attacking line.

Román Torres

Captain of Panama’s historic 2018 World Cup squad and scorer of the decisive goal that secured qualification. A powerful central defender, Torres symbolized leadership, resilience, and national pride during Panama’s golden moment on the world stage.

Luis Tejada

Panama’s all-time record goalscorer and a decisive striker of the country’s rise in CONCACAF. Tejada delivered 43 goals in 108 caps, combined penalty-box instincts with big-match confidence, and became the benchmark for Panamanian finishing at international level.

Julio Dely Valdés

One of Panama’s classic-era icons, Dely Valdés gave the national team exceptional striker quality and international experience. With 44 caps and 18 goals, he represented Panama’s highest level in the 1990s–2000s, and later served as national-team head coach—making him a defining figure both on the pitch and on the touchline.

Jaime Penedo

Panama’s most important modern goalkeeper and a cornerstone of their rise to the World Cup stage. With 137 caps, Penedo provided tournament-level shot-stopping and leadership, starring across multiple Gold Cups (including Golden Glove awards) and starting at the 2018 World Cup to anchor Panama’s most historic era.