Panamanian footballer Edgar Yoel Barcenas became the newest member of the exclusive 100-cap club for the Panama national team. He reached this milestone on Friday, March 27, in the 1-1 draw against South Africa, played at the Moses Mabhida Stadium. The midfielder not only played his 100th match but also scored his team's goal, having a stellar night in a preparation game for the 2026 World Cup. With this achievement, Barcenas joins a select group of players who have defined an era in the national team, cementing himself as one of the most consistent and decisive players in the recent process. Leading this historical list is Aníbal Godoy, the absolute leader in appearances with 156 matches, followed by Gabriel Gómez with 148 and Alberto Quintero with 140. The list also features iconic names like Jaime Penedo (137), a key figure between the posts for over a decade; Armando Cooper (123); and legendary forwards Blas Pérez (121) and Román Torres (121), the latter scoring the goal that qualified the team for the 2018 World Cup in Russia. The list is completed by key players such as Luis Tejada (108), Gabriel Torres (104), Eric Davis (104), and Felipe Baloy (103), all protagonists of the most important chapters in the nation's football history.
