Matías David Espinoza Acosta (born 19 August 1997) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a left back for Libertad and the Paraguay national team.

Club career

A Libertad youth graduate, Espinoza made his senior debut while on loan at General Caballero ZC in 2016. Back to Libertad for the 2017 season, he spent the first half of the campaign playing for the reserves before agreeing to a one-year loan deal with General Díaz in August.

Back to Libertad in June 2018, Espinoza was initially a backup option before establishing himself as a starter in the 2019 season. On 19 March 2020, he renewed his contract with the club.

On 28 December 2023, amidst rumours from a possible move to other clubs, Espinoza renewed his link with Libertad for another four years.

International career

On 3 October 2019, Espinoza was called up to the Paraguay national team by manager Eduardo Berizzo for two friendlies against Serbia and Slovakia. He made his full international debut seven days later, coming on as a second-half substitute for Cristhian Paredes in a 1–0 loss against the former at the Mladost Stadium in Kruševac.

Career statistics

Club

As of 19 December 2023

ClubSeasonLeagueCupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
General Caballero ZC2016Primera División334———334
General Díaz2017Primera División72———72
2018192—21—213
Total264—21—285
Libertad2018Primera División133—20—153
2019310—61—371
2020201—82—283
2021181—110—291
2022300—30—330
202331241101—454
Total143741404—18712
Career total20215414250024821

International

As of 28 June 2024

National teamYearAppsGoals
Paraguay201920
202340
202420
Total80

Honours

Libertad