Alexis Adrián Fariña Romero (born 17 December 2004) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or wide midfielder for Paraguayan Primera División club 2 de Mayo, on loan from Club Cerro Porteño in the Paraguayan Primera División.
Career Alexis Fariña began his football development at Club Deportivo Capiatá, playing in the U-16 category in 2019. He later joined the youth system of Club Cerro Porteño, where he progressed through the U-18 and U-20 levels.
In 2023, after impressing in the U-20 team, Fariña was promoted to Cerro Porteño's senior squad. His professional debut in the Paraguayan Primera División took place on March 13, 2023, in a match against Sportivo Luqueño, where he came on as a substitute and made an impact with his performance. During the game, he executed a remarkable backheel assist that contributed to his team's 3–2 victory.
Fariña has continued to earn playing time with Cerro Porteño's first team, solidifying himself as a promising talent for the club.
On 22 August 2025, Fariña joined Major League Soccer side Minnesota United on a one-year loan.https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/minnesota-united-sign-midfielder-alexis-farina
Career statistics Club Season Country Club League Matches Goals Assists 2025 Club Cerro Porteño Paraguayan Primera División 2 0 1 2024 Club Cerro Porteño Paraguayan Primera División 19 2 1 2023 Club Cerro Porteño Paraguayan Primera División 7 0 - 2023 Club Cerro Porteño U-20 5 1 - 2022 Club Cerro Porteño U-20 - - - 2021 Club Cerro Porteño Juniors U-18 - - - 2019 Club Deportivo Capiatá Juveniles U-16 - - -
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