Footballer Tiago Caballero Joins boyhood club Sportivo Luqueño on Loan

Young forward Tiago Caballero is poised to fulfill a dream by joining Sportivo Luqueño, a club he has supported since childhood. The 21-year-old striker will join Luqueño on loan from Olimpia, as the club seeks to bolster its squad for the upcoming Clausura championship.

Caballero's transfer is expected to be made official next week. Sportivo Luqueño is in urgent need of a strong performance in the Clausura, which begins on July 24, to avoid relegation. The club hopes Caballero's addition will significantly boost their chances of staying in the top division.

Images circulating on social media show Caballero as a youth wearing Sportivo Luqueño's distinctive colors, highlighting his long-standing connection to the club. Originally from the Primavera neighborhood, Caballero rose to prominence with Nacional, earning call-ups to Paraguay's youth national teams and winning the South American Pre-Olympic Tournament.

In July 2025, he transferred to Olimpia, where he played 15 matches and scored one goal, becoming a champion of the 2026 Apertura tournament. Olimpia is now loaning him to Luqueño to gain more match experience. Caballero joins other new signings for Luqueño, including Nicolás Campisi, Miguel Barreto, and Diego Viera, as the team prepares under coach Hernán Rodrigo López for their season opener against Guaraní.