won on aggregate goals after that play-off. In total, Paraguay had to play nine matches to be crowned champions, a tournament record tied with Peru, who went through a similar ordeal four years earlier. Record by opponent Paraguay's highest victory at a Copa América was a 7–0 against Bolivia in 1949. Their highest defeat was a 0–8 against Argentina in 1926. Record players Top goalscorers Awards and records Team Awards Champions 2x (1953, 1979) Second Place 6x (1922, 1929, 1947, 1949, 1963, 2011) Third Place 7x (1923, 1924, 1925, 1939, 1959 (ARG), 1983) Individual Awards Most Valuable Player 1953: Heriberto Herrera Top Scorer 1929: Aurelio González (5 goals) Top Scorer 1979: Eugenio Morel (4 goals) (shared) Best Goalkeeper 2011: Justo Villar See also Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup References External links RSSSF archives and results Soccerway database Countries at the Copa América Paraguay national football team