Paraguayan striker Ramón Sosa became a starter for the first time with the Palmeiras shirt just in a derby against Corinthians. Sosa was hired in early July with England’s Nottingham Forest for 12.5 million euros (R $ 81.7 million) – a value that makes him one of the most expensive hires in the club’s history. At the age of 25, the player signed a bond until June 2030 and had already entered four matches, but now gains Abel Ferreira’s confidence to start the classic among the 11.
Sosa already has an assistance for Alviverde, but still seeks the first goal. Learn more about Palmeiras shirt 19, which is also part of the Paraguayan national team.
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Ramón Sosa: Career and History
Ramón Sosa Acosta was born on August 31, 1999, in the city of Maracaná, Paraguay. Fast and skillful striker, the player built a career marked by rapid ascensions and prominent passages in several clubs in South America and Europe, until he reached Palmeiras in July 2025.
Sosa began his background in the River Plate base categories of Paraguay, where he was promoted to the main team in 2020. In his debut season, he scored four goals in 29 Paraguayan championship matches, and playing two South American Cup games against Deportivo Cali. The performance drew attention and earned the striker a transfer to one of the giants of Paraguayan football.
In early 2021, Sosa was hired by Club Olimpia for about $ 800,000. Even young, he took protagonism quickly. He debuted in a match against Libertad and finished the Aperte tournament as an important piece in the runner-up team. In the same season, he contributed to the Paraguayan Cup titles – scoring two goals, including a decisive in the victory over Cristóbal Colón – and the Paraguayan Super Cup, although he was in the bank in the decision against Cerro Porteño. His performances aroused the interest of Brazilian clubs, such as Red Bull Bragantino and Flamengo.
In 2022, Sosa took a new career step by signing with Argentina’s La Plata Gimnasia for about $ 1.3 million. Direct indication of coach Néstor Gorosito, arrived in Argentine football with promise status. He scored six goals in 39 games and was one of the highlights of Gimnasia in the campaign that put the club back in the South American Cup.
The following year, it was acquired by Cordoba Tallers, also from the Argentine elite, in a negotiation of approximately $ 2.26 million. At the Cordoba club, he debuted with victory and scored his first goal against the institute, consolidating himself as a starter.
Regularity and technical evolution opened doors for English football. In August 2024, Sosa signed a five -season contract with Premier League’s Nottingham Forest. He debuted at the English League Cup and shook his nets for the first time in the English championship against Brighton away from home.
After a season in England, the striker returned to South American football in a great impact negotiation with Palmeiras. Officially presented on the 14th of that month, the Paraguayan received the 19th shirt and pointed out: “It is a very big step for my career to come to Palmeiras.”
His debut for Verdon took place on July 16, in a 1-1 draw against Mirassol at Allianz Parque, entering the second half in place of Facundo Torres.
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