Spanish newspaper AS has been full of praise for Omar Alderete, calling the Sunderland defender one of the sensations of the Premier League this season.
The report highlights how the Paraguayan has become a standout figure in a newly-promoted side that few expected to shine so quickly.
AS notes that while Sunderland have surprised many on their return to the top flight, Alderete stands out above all. They describe him as a “complete sensation” and a player who has already repaid the club’s faith after arriving from Getafe late in the summer market.
The whole flattery quickly reached Paraguayan press, who relayed the story saying that the defender “has the Premier League in his pocket and is on everyone’s lips throughout Europe with his great start to his adventure with Sunderland”.
The Spanish article recalls his immediate impact, from a spectacular assist on debut to scoring a decisive header against Nottingham Forest. Those moments, combined with his presence at the back, have already turned him into a fan favourite.
According to the paper, Alderete has reached the status of “absolute idol” at the Stadium of Light, with supporters even giving him his own chant less than two months after his arrival.
AS also points out that he left Spain undervalued and underappreciated, but in England his quality is now being fully recognised.
For the Spanish outlet, Alderete has exceeded all expectations, establishing himself not just as a leader in Sunderland’s team but as one of the most impressive defenders in the division so far.
The piece closes by underlining that with the 2026 World Cup approaching, Alderete’s rise in the Premier League could be a turning point for both his career and the Paraguayan national team.
