Santiago Arias

Santiago Arias is an experienced professional right-back who plays for Brazilian club Bahia and the Colombia national team.

Arias began his career with La Equidad before moving to Europe, where he played for Sporting CP, PSV Eindhoven (winning three Eredivisie titles), Atlético Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, and Granada. After a spell in MLS with FC Cincinnati, he joined Bahia in 2024.

A long-serving international, he has represented Colombia at two World Cups and three Copa Américas, including their runner-up finish in 2024.