Panama penalty taker

Ismael Diaz is our current Panama penalty taker call, with Jose Fajardo next in line if the order changes.

Panama is still one of the most mixed boards in Concacaf, but it is now strong enough for a medium reviewed call. Jose Fajardo scored the Nations League quarter-final penalty against Costa Rica in November 2024, Adalberto Carrasquilla then scored Panama's penalty in the 2025 Nations League final, Eduardo Guerrero converted one against Guadeloupe at the 2025 Gold Cup, and Ismael Diaz scored another against Jamaica days later. Diaz is the best current lead because he has the latest clean Gold Cup penalty, while Fajardo remains the clearest earlier knockout-stage challenger.

If you searched for Panama penalty taker, the hierarchy at the top is the quickest answer we are willing to publish right now. The evidence trail underneath shows why that order makes the cut.

For World Cup 2026, Ismael Diaz is the current first-choice call for Panama, with Jose Fajardo the closest backup if the tournament order shifts.

A fresh in-match penalty can move this page quickly, especially if it contradicts the current lead or happens with the full-strength tournament pool on the pitch.

For the more conditional boards, one more clean senior penalty is often enough to sharpen the backup line or flip the order outright.

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