Argentine-born striker Lucas Barrios was included in the world cup list divulged by head coach Gerardo Martino. Barrio, 28, was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina on November 13, 1984. The panther, as he was nicknamed due to his effectiveness obtained his Paraguayan citizenship on April 8th, it’s important to mention his mother is from Paraguay.

Barrios will be the fourth Argentine to join the “blanquiroja “ along with Sergio Aquino, Nestor Ortigoza and Jonathan Santana.

Barrio began his career in Argentinos Juniors, but was soon loaned to second division side Tigre. In 2005 he joined Temuco (Chile), one year later returning to Argentina to play for Tiro Federal (2nd division). Barrios really became known when he joined Cobreloa in 2006; notching 14 goals in the aperture 2007.

After his very successful season with Cobreloa he raised interest from Chilean giant Colo-Colo and Mexican club Necaxa. After rough negotiations Barrios was transferred to Atlas for u$2.5 Million, he appeared in 14 league matches and scored one goal. This led Atlas to loan the striker to Colo-Colo where he found his best form.

In 2008 Barrios was loaned to Colo-Colo on a six months basis, his buyout price was set for U$2 Million. He scored 19 goals in the aperture and was a crucial
reinforcement for the Copa Libertadores.

In June 2008 Colo-Colo offered u$ 1.5 Million to Atlas but it was rejected, eventually an agreement was reached and “Los Caciques” paid u$ 2 Million for the 80% of the pass.

In the 2008 Clausura he scored 18 goals in 16 matches, finishing top scorer in both legs of the tournament, this had been accomplished last by Patricio Galaz in 2004.

In January 2009 Espanyol offered u$7 million for Barrios, but it was rejected by Colo-Colo due to problems in the structure. That same year Barrios himself snubbed Greek side Pananthiakos despite the 5 Million Euros contract that was offered.

Finally in July 2009 he joined German side Borussia Dortmund; the transaction was agreed on 4.2 Million Euros. As of April 24th, 2010 Barrios has appeared in 31 matches for Dortmund and scored 18 goals.

Career total (Colo-Colo ,Borussia Dortmund): 84 appearances, 67 goals