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Lille sign Paraguayan goalkeeper Orlando Gill from San Lorenzo
The 25-year-old arrives on an undisclosed fee transfer after a busy 2025 season in Argentina, where he kept 30 goals out across 41 appearances.
Lille have completed the signing of Paraguay international goalkeeper Orlando David Gill Noldin, who joins from San Lorenzo on a permanent transfer dated 25 August 2026. The 25-year-old, who wears the number 12 jersey, arrives with a strong track record between the posts after a campaign that saw him rack up over 3,400 minutes in goal across domestic and continental competition.
At a glance
- Orlando Gill, 25, Goalkeeper, Paraguay
- Permanent transfer from San Lorenzo to Lille, 25 August 2026
- 41 apps / 3,470 mins in 2025, 76 saves, 30 goals conceded
Career context
Gill Noldin began his senior career in his native Paraguay, earning a second-tier runners-up medal with the Division Intermedia in 2018. He subsequently moved to Argentina, where he established himself as a regular starter for San Lorenzo. His breakthrough into the first team coincided with the 2025 season, during which he featured in 41 competitive matches across all competitions. He also earned call-ups to the Paraguay national team setup, adding international experience to his profile.
The goalkeeper's progression from the Paraguayan second division to the Argentine top flight represents a steady climb through the tiers, one that culminated in a move to Europe with Lille. His consistent availability — starting 39 of his 41 appearances in 2025 — underscores his reliability as a first-choice custodian.
How he fits at his new club
Lille compete in Ligue 1 and play their home fixtures at the Decathlon Arena - Stade Pierre-Mauroy, a venue with a capacity of over 50,000 spectators. The club, founded in 1944, has a reputation for developing talent and competing in high-pressure environments. For a goalkeeper making the step up from South American football, the demands of French football — particularly the physicality and pace of Ligue 1 — will be a sharp learning curve.
Gill Noldin's profile suggests he is well-suited to a possession-based system. His 866 passes completed in 2025 indicate comfort with the ball at his feet, an increasingly important trait for modern goalkeepers operating in a pressing game. His ability to distribute effectively from the back could see him slot into Lille's build-up play, where goalkeepers are often the first outfield player in possession.
Recent numbers
During the 2025 season, Gill Noldin made 41 appearances across all competitions for San Lorenzo, logging 3,470 minutes between the sticks. His save count of 76 and goals-conceded tally of 30 translate to roughly 0.86 goals conceded per 90 minutes — a solid return for a goalkeeper in a top Argentine side.
Apps
Goals
Assists
Minutes
Rating
His performance data is broken down across three main competitions:
- Liga Profesional Argentina: 34 apps, 3,105 minutes, 71 saves, 24 goals conceded, rating 6.94
- Copa Argentina: 4 apps, 90 minutes, 1 save, 1 goal conceded, rating 6.90
- Friendlies: 3 apps, 275 minutes, 4 saves, 5 goals conceded, rating 6.57
In terms of disciplinary record, he picked up two yellow cards and served one red card during the 2025 campaign. His duels won percentage stood at 76% (16 of 21), reflecting his willingness to engage physically when called upon.
Most recently, his form in the 2026 Clausura has been mixed but showed flashes of excellence. In five matches leading up to his transfer:
- 26 July vs Lanus (away): 96 minutes, 9 saves, 1 goal conceded, rating 10.0 — his standout performance
- 28 July vs Gimnasia M. (home): 90 minutes, 3 saves, 0 goals conceded, rating 7.6 — clean sheet in a 1-0 win
- 4 August vs Central Cordoba (away): 96 minutes, 6 saves, 1 goal conceded, rating 7.2
- 9 August vs Huracan (home): 62 minutes, 2 saves, 2 goals conceded, rating 5.9 — sent off late in the match
The red card against Huracan was a rare blemish in an otherwise solid run of form, and it likely hastened the completion of his move to Lille.
Key takeaways
- Proven starter: At 25, Gill Noldin has already logged over 3,400 minutes in a single season at the highest level of Argentine football, demonstrating both durability and trustworthiness in goal.
- Ball-playing goalkeeper: His 866 passes in 2025 highlight his role as an active participant in build-up play, a skill set well-suited to Lille's possession-oriented approach.
- Save efficiency: With 76 saves and only 30 goals conceded in 41 appearances, his save-to-goal ratio indicates strong shot-stopping ability, particularly in the Argentine league where attacking play is often intense.
- European stepping stone: The move to Lille represents a significant step up in competition, offering the goalkeeper the platform to test himself in Ligue 1 and European competition.
| Metric | 2025 (San Lorenzo) | Recent form (2026 Clausura) |
|---|---|---|
| Appearances | 41 | 5 |
| Minutes | 3,470 | 409+ |
| Saves | 76 | 20 |
| Goals conceded | 30 | 5 |
| Pass accuracy | 866 passes | 81 passes |
Gill Noldin's arrival adds depth and experience to Lille's goalkeeping ranks as they prepare for another demanding season in France and Europe.