World Cup 2026 form
| Match | Min | Rating | G | A | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Uzbekistan | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Congo DR | — | — | 0 | 0 | |
| vs Portugal | 87 | 7.3 | 0 | 0 |
Santiago Arias built his reputation as one of South America's finest right backs during a standout spell at PSV Eindhoven, where his pace and positional discipline drew Atlético Madrid to sign him in 2018. His time in Madrid was disrupted by a serious knee injury suffered on international duty in 2019, and he never fully reclaimed his best form in Europe. Stints at Bayer Leverkusen, FC Cincinnati, and Bahia followed before a return to Colombian football with Independiente. At 34, he offers experienced squad depth for Colombia, a player whose ceiling was elite even if injuries prevented him from sustaining it.
Medellín, Colombia · 1992-01-13
Career
Independiente2026 – present
Bahia2024 – 2025
FC Cincinnati2023
Atletico Madrid2018 – 2022
Bayer Leverkusen2020
PSV Eindhoven2013 – 2017
Sporting CP2011 – 2012
Internacional de Bogota2009 – 2010Frequently asked questions
How old is Santiago Arias?
Santiago Arias is 34 years old (born 1992-01-13).
What club does Santiago Arias play for?
Santiago Arias plays for Independiente and represents Colombia.
What position does Santiago Arias play?
Santiago Arias plays as a Defender, wearing #4.
How has Santiago Arias performed at the 2026 World Cup?
Santiago Arias has 3 appearances, 0 goals and 0 assists at an average rating of 7.3 at the 2026 World Cup.