A new name has been added to the list of Carabao Cup heroes, with Brighton's Diego Gómez scoring a remarkable four goals in his side's 6-0 demolition of Barnsley.
Absolutely incredible from Diego Gomez! 😳🚀 pic.twitter.com/WvGkWt4pvs
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) September 24, 2025
The Paraguayan midfielder, who was a new signing in January, has cemented his place as a fan favourite with a stunning performance that has captured the attention of football fans across the country.
Gómez’s haul against Barnsley is a rarity in English football, as he became the first player to score four goals away from home in a League Cup match since Júlio Baptista for Arsenal in 2007.
The player's performance was a major factor in his team's comfortable victory, and it has left many fans wondering who the young midfielder is.
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Who is Diego Gómez?
Gómez is a 22-year-old Paraguayan international who plays as a midfielder for Brighton & Hove Albion.
He joined the club in January 2025 from MLS side Inter Miami, where he had a successful spell, scoring six goals and providing seven assists in the 2024 campaign.
Gómez is a versatile player who can be deployed as a defensive midfielder, central midfielder, attacking midfielder, or a winger.
He is known for his technical ability, his passing range, and his powerful shot.
The young midfielder has also represented his country at various youth levels and was the joint top goalscorer in the 2024 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament.
The historic performance against Barnsley
The historic performance against Barnsley was a major highlight of Gómez's young career.
The Paraguayan scored four goals, including a stunning first-half hat-trick.
The midfielder scored two of his goals with spectacular efforts from outside the penalty area, including a "thunderbolt" volley that left the goalkeeper with no chance.
Brighton's manager, Fabian Hürzeler, was full of praise for Gómez's performance, stating that he was "very pleased" for the player.
Hürzeler said, "We knew before that he has an unbelievable shot, but today he proved it on the pitch."
The manager also noted that the player "always tries hard in every training session to improve," and the hard work has paid off.
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