José María Canale Domínguez (born 20 July 1996) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Argentine Primera División side Lanús and the Paraguay national team.

Club career Canale debuted for Libertad on 28 May 2015 in a 3–0 win against San Lorenzo in the Paraguayan Primera División.

On 29 July 2021, he moved to Argentina to join Newell's Old Boys on loan.

On 7 December 2022, he left Libertad permanently to join Lanús. In August 2024, he joined Liga MX side Querétaro on loan, with an option to buy.

International career On 29 June 2026, during the round of 32 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Canale scored the penalty that eliminated Germany from the competition, as well as ending Germany's record of not losing a penalty shoot out since 1976.

Career statistics International

+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsParaguay202660Total60

Honours Libertad Paraguayan Primera División: 2016

Lanús Copa Sudamericana: 2025 Recopa Sudamericana: 2026

References

External links

José Canale at Canale reaparecerá