Panama penalty taker

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

Eric Davis now moves to the top of Panama's penalty hierarchy. Panama remains a fluid board because Jose Fajardo, Adalberto Carrasquilla, Eduardo Guerrero and Ismael Diaz all have recent senior penalty evidence, but the November 2025 World Cup qualifier is the strongest hierarchy clue: Davis took and scored the penalty against El Salvador at 45+4 while Ismael Diaz was still on the pitch. Local TVN coverage described Davis taking the ball with authority, and Concacaf records him converting the kick that helped seal Panama's qualification. I do not see current evidence that Ismael Diaz is out injured; the final squad reports list him, and the live injury uncertainty in local reporting concerns Carrasquilla. Market-facing hierarchy: Davis first, Ismael Diaz second, with Fajardo/Carrasquilla still live context options depending on lineup.

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, Eric Davis is the current first-choice call for Panama, with Ismael Diaz the closest backup if the tournament order shifts.

Squad check: Eric Davis and Ismael Diaz are named in the 26-man World Cup squad.

Coach: Thomas Christiansen Panama announced their final squad on May 26.

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.

Spot a hierarchy shift, a squad-specific wrinkle or a stronger team signal? Contact us here. If you are close to the Panama setup and have stronger information, that is exactly the kind of update we want.