# Júnior Alonso > Defender · Paraguay · [Atlético Mineiro](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1720) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/44532) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 33 | | Date of birth | 1993-02-09 | | Nationality | Paraguay | | Position | Defender | | Jersey | #6 | | Height | 185 cm | | Weight | 83 kg | | Current club | [Atlético Mineiro](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1720) | | Competition | [Serie A](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/29) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2020 | | Competition | Serie A | | Appearances | 32 | | Minutes | 2879 | | Goals | 1 | | Assists | 2 | | Average rating | 7.22 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | xG | xA | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sat 20 Jun | World Cup | Türkiye | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.94 | | Sat 13 Jun | World Cup | United States | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 5.89 | | Sun 24 May | Serie A | Corinthians | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 6.53 | | Sat 16 May | Serie A | Mirassol | 90 | 0 | 0 | — | — | 7.42 | | Sun 10 May | Serie A | Botafogo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 0.06 | — | 6.86 | ## Profile ### Paraguayan defender offering steady minutes for Atlético Mineiro[^fact-1] ## Profile 33-year-old[^fact-1] Paraguayan[^fact-1] defender[^fact-1] who currently lines up for Atlético Mineiro[^fact-1]. The profile is that of an experienced centre-back presenting himself as a minutes-eater rather than a high-volume creator: physical presence and game management are the implied strengths given the role and usage. ## Season form Playing time has been concentrated but limited: 9 appearances for the season[^fact-2], totaling 810 minutes on the pitch[^fact-2]. Output in attacking terms is minimal — the season average rating sits at 6.75 across appearances[^fact-3], and the expected offensive contribution over the last five matches is small, with 0.07 xG and 0.10 xA[^fact-4]. Those numbers underline a defensive-first return profile: involvement in build or chance creation is present but marginal in terms of measurable attacking value. ## Availability & momentum Recent minutes show selective deployment. Across the last three appearances he has logged 270 minutes without finding the scoresheet — 0 goals and 0 assists in that span[^fact-5]. Match-to-match momentum appears steady rather than spiking; the last outing ended in a 3–1 victory over Mirassol, in which he recorded 0 goals and 0 assists and earned a 7.42 rating[^fact-6]. That rating suggests a performance above his season average in that specific match[^fact-3][^fact-6], signalling the capacity to deliver an above-par display on a given day even if it does not translate into direct attacking returns. ## What to watch Next fixture is against Corinthians on 2026-05-24T21:30:00+00:00[^fact-7]. The immediate questions for selection and impact are whether the tentative deployment pattern continues and whether match context forces more involvement in transitional phases where his limited recent xG/xA (0.07 xG and 0.10 xA across the last five)[^fact-4] could edge upward. Given the role profile and the season volumes (9 appearances, 810 minutes)[^fact-2], the primary value emerges from consistent minutes rather than attacking returns; monitoring minutes in the build-up to the Corinthians game will be the most actionable signal for short-term forecasting of output. The Mirassol match rating (7.42)[^fact-6] is a reminder that a single strong defensive performance can lift influence even without goals or assists (0 goals, 0 assists across the last three appearances)[^fact-5]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 33 years old · Paraguay · Defender · current club Atlético Mineiro. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 9 appearances (2026), 810 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 6.75 across the season. [^fact-4]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.07 xG and 0.10 xA. [^fact-5]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 270 minutes across the last 3 appearances. [^fact-6]: **Last match** — Mirassol 3–1 (W) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 7.42. [^fact-7]: **Next fixture** — Next: Corinthians on 2026-05-24T21:30:00+00:00. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .