Biography
Who is Santiago Arias?
Early career and La Equidad
Santiago Arias began his professional path at the La Equidad academy in Bogotá. He joined the senior squad in 2009 and made his professional debut that same year in a match against Deportes Tolima. During his time with the club, he made 28 appearances.
His performances in Colombia helped him earn a spot on the national under-20 team. This led to a move to Portugal in 2011 when he signed with the Lisbon-based club Sporting CP. He spent much of his time there playing for the B-Squad, where he recorded 28 appearances and scored one goal.
Success at PSV Eindhoven
In July 2013, Santiago Arias moved to the Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. During his tenure in the Netherlands, he became a significant part of the team. He won five Dutch trophies in five seasons, including three Eredivisie titles and two Johan Cruyff Shield trophies.
The 2017-18 season was particularly successful for him. He was named the Eredivisie Player of the Year after contributing several goals and assists. He also earned a place in the league's best XI during this period. His time at PSV included appearances in the UEFA Champions League and the UEFA Europa League.
Club career in Europe and America
After his time in the Netherlands, he transferred to Atlético Madrid in 2018. While in Spain, he won the 2018 UEFA Super Cup. His time at the club included loan spells at Bayer Leverkusen and Granada CF. An injury during his time at Leverkusen limited him to a single Bundesliga appearance.
Santiago Arias later moved to the United States to play for FC Cincinnati in Major League Soccer. In 2023, he helped the club secure the Supporters' Shield. Following his stint in America, he played for the Brazilian club Bahia in 2024. He won the Campeonato Baiano during his time with the Brazilian side. In January 2026, he signed with the Argentine club Independiente.
International career with Colombia
On the international stage, Santiago Arias has represented Colombia at many levels. He played for the under-17 and under-20 squads before making his senior debut in 2013 against Paraguay. He has earned more than 60 caps for the senior national team.
He has participated in multiple FIFA World Cups, including the 2014, 2018, and 2026 editions. Also, he competed in several Copa América tournaments. He was part of the squad that finished third in the 2016 edition and the runners-up in the 2024 tournament.
Birthday and age
Santiago Arias was born on January 13, 1992, which makes Santiago 34 years old today. That birthday falls under the Capricorn sign. Santiago shares the date with 26 other famous people.
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