Federico Alejandro Santander Romero (born 9 April 1991) is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a striker. He is known for his physical presence, aerial ability and goal-scoring instincts.

• Full name: Federico Alejandro Santander Romero
• Date of birth: 9 April 1991
• Place of birth: Asunción, Paraguay
• Position: Striker (center forward)
• Nationality: Paraguay

Club career highlights

• Cerro Porteño (Paraguay) – Santander began his professional career at Cerro Porteño, emerging as a promising forward in the Paraguayan Primera División.
• FC København (FC Copenhagen, Denmark) – Santander signed for FC Copenhagen in January 2012. During his time at the Danish club he contributed with goals and helped the team compete at the top of the Danish Superliga and in European competitions. (Note: exact seasons and appearance/goal totals varied; he later moved on from Copenhagen.)
• Other clubs – After Copenhagen, Santander’s career included spells in Mexico (Club Tijuana), Italy (Bologna on loan), Brazil (FCG — clubs including Racing or similar loan moves), and returning to South America where he has played for clubs such as Atlético Tucumán and Libertad in Paraguay. He also had notable spells in Argentina with teams like Club Atlético Tigre or others depending on season. (Club history has several transfers and loans across leagues.)

International career

• Santander has been capped by the Paraguay national team, featuring in World Cup qualifying matches and Copa América tournaments. He has scored goals for the national side and often served as a target forward for Paraguay.

Playing style

• Strong aerial ability and hold-up play.
• Physical presence inside the box, effective on set pieces and crosses.
• Can act as a focal point for attacks, bringing teammates into play.

Notes

• Statistics (appearances, goals) and current club status change over time; for up-to-date season-by-season numbers and his current team, consult an up-to-date sports database or the club’s official site.