Fernando Román (footballer, born 2001)

Fernando José Román Torales (born 23 February 2001) is a Paraguayan footballer who plays as a defender for Guaraní.

Born in Capiatá in the Central department, Román began playing as a left back before being moved to the right side of defence.

[1] He made his professional debut for Club Guaraní in the Paraguayan Primera División on 18 September 2021, as a substitute for the last eight minutes of a goalless draw at Cerro Porteño.

[2] He scored his first goal on 6 November 2022, a header to open a 2–1 home win over Tacuary and qualify his team to the Copa Sudamericana.

[4] Román made his debut for the Paraguay national under-23 football team on 18 December 2023, in a 2–1 friendly win over Panama.