A 26-year-old goalkeeper from Paraguay just knocked Germany out of the World Cup. And somewhere, a Sorare trader is furiously refreshing their portfolio.
Orlando Gill was named MVP after saving two penalties in a shootout against Germany on June 29, delivering Paraguay a historic 4-3 victory that punched their ticket to the round of 16. He made six total saves across regulation and extra time. Then he dedicated the award to his nephew Alexander, who is currently hospitalized back home.
The performance that nobody predicted
Earlier in the tournament, he drew criticism following a rough outing against the United States. His market value sat at roughly €6 million heading into the Germany match. He plays for San Lorenzo in Argentina, not exactly a household name club for most global football fans.
Then he stopped penalties from Kai Havertz and Nick Woltemade, two of Germany’s most dangerous players. The match had ended 1-1 after 120 minutes of play, and Gill turned the shootout into his personal highlight reel.
