The Man Who Ended Germany's World Cup Dream: Bayern Munich Show Interest in Paraguay Star
Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill, who eliminated Germany from the World Cup, is on Bayern Munich's radar. Manchester United and Olympiakos are also interested in the young shot-stopper, whose stats have turned heads.
Bayern Munich Keeping Close Watch on Paraguayan Goalkeeper
FC Bayern München are closely monitoring San Lorenzo's 26-year-old goalkeeper Orlando Gill. According to a report from transferfeed.com, Gill is being named as a possible candidate for the Munich club. The goalkeeper, who currently plays for Argentine side San Lorenzo, is also part of the Paraguay national team squad. Alongside Bayern Munich, Manchester United have also been tracking him for some time.
Competition Grows: Olympiakos Also in the Picture
Competition for Orlando Gill is steadily increasing. According to transferfeed.com, Olympiacos Piraeus have also entered the race and have reportedly already opened initial talks. A move to Greece is said to be a genuine option for the Paraguayan. A release clause worth $7 million in his contract could further ease a potential transfer. San Lorenzo were reportedly seeking between €3 and €5 million for their goalkeeper as of June 2026.
The Performance That Boosted His Market Value: The Saves That Eliminated Germany
The biggest factor behind the goalkeeper's rising market value has been his standout performance at the World Cup. Orlando Gill became a genuine match-winner in the round of 32 against Germany, ending the DFB side's World Cup dream with that display. His saves — particularly in the penalty shootout, but also during regular time — played a decisive role in Paraguay's progression. These performances are believed to have caught the attention of Bayern's management as well.
The Stats: One of the Tournament's Standout Goalkeepers
Gill's World Cup performance data makes clear why he's drawn this level of interest. In the per-90-minute percentile rankings (among goalkeepers with 345+ minutes played), Gill ranks #1 in saves (4.31 per 90) and #1 in saves inside the box (2.81 per 90). He also leads the tournament in long balls (24.00 per 90).
He ranks 15th in goals conceded (1.13 per 90), while falling further back in ball-playing categories like pass accuracy (38.2%, #26) and accurate passes (9.94, #26) — suggesting his profile leans less toward the modern, ball-playing goalkeeper archetype and more toward reflexes and shot-stopping ability.
Squad Competition at Bayern or United Could Prove Difficult
Orlando Gill isn't expected to become the first-choice goalkeeper at either Munich or Manchester United. At Bayern, he would face competition from the likes of Jonas Urbig and Manuel Neuer. As a result, regular playing time is likely to be hard to come by for the Paraguayan shot-stopper, even if a big move materializes.
Conclusion
Orlando Gill, who made headlines for his role in eliminating Germany, has landed on the radar of clubs like Bayern Munich, Manchester United, and Olympiacos. However, even if he joins one of the bigger clubs, the squad competition awaiting him could make it difficult to secure regular playing time.
Source: This article is based on reporting by Marcel Gross, published on Fussballdaten (fussballdaten.de), with information from transferfeed.com.
