Mateo Gamarra González (born 20 October 2000) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre back for Brazilian club Athletico Paranaense and the Paraguay national team.
[3] On 19 December 2023, Gamarra moved abroad for the first time in his career, after signing a four-year contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Athletico Paranaense.
[5] One of 14 children born to Vidalia González, his father died when Gamarra was a teenager.
Gamarra worked as a painter during the COVID-19 pandemic and football was suspended, in order to provide extra income for his family.
[6][7] Gamarra has organised friendly football matches in his hometown to raise money for local charity causes.