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Santiago Arias (Colombia), Defender, 68 caps, model: 0% to score anytime at WC 2026

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Santiago Arias

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#4 Defender CA Independiente (ARG) Colombia

Santiago Arias is a 34-year-old defender for CA Independiente (ARG) and Colombia. He has earned 68 caps for Colombia. Our model puts Colombia's title chance at 1% with a 82% shot at clearing the group stage at World Cup 2026. Santiago has collected 6 career honours, making him one of the most decorated players at this tournament.

68 Caps
0 Goals
0 Season goals
2 Assists
6.98 Form rating
Age34Height1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Weight159 lbsMarket value€1.1M
Santiago Arias at World Cup 2026
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Santiago Arias · the model’s read

Santiago Arias brings 68 caps for Colombia at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, lining up as a defender. At club level they play for CA Independiente (ARG). That record is the base the model weighs alongside current form and the strength of the group.

The model rates Arias's anytime-goalscoring probability at 0% at this tournament — a long shot read. That comes from an expected 0.02 goal contributions (xG + xA) over the projected minutes. Like every probability on the site, it is a long-run likelihood, not a guarantee that a goal arrives in any one match.

Santiago Arias: World Cup 2026 Form

How Santiago has rated match-by-match at World Cup 2026.

7.5
Avg rating 1 game · WC 2026
7.5
Last match vs Portugal
7.5
vs Portugal
87 min

Santiago Arias: Tournament Form vs Career Baseline

Per-90 output at World Cup 2026 (1 game) alongside the career baseline (54 matches on record), so you can read current form against the track record.

World Cup 2026 7.5
vs
Career baseline 6.9
— Shotsper 90 min 0.51
— Shots on targetper 90 min 0.13
5.17 Key passesper 90 min 1.01
3.1 Tacklesper 90 min 1.35
1.03 Interceptionsper 90 min 0.97
3.1 Ball recoveriesper 90 min 3.8
58 Touchesper 90 min 70

At World Cup 2026, Santiago is rating 7.5 — above his 6.9 career baseline.

Santiago Arias: Career History

Club career, most recent first.

PSV Eindhoven
2013 - 2018
Jong PSV
2013 - 2014
Sporting CP
2011 - 2013
La Equidad
Until 2011

Honours

The major titles and individual awards, grouped by competition.

6 TOTAL HONOURS
BIGGEST ACHIEVEMENTS
3× Dutch Eredivisie 2014-2015, 2015-2016, 2017-2018
2× Johan Cruijff Schaal 2015, 2016
1× UEFA Super Cup 2018
HONOURS SNAPSHOT
1 League Titles
2 Cup Competitions
0 International
0 Individual Awards
League Titles 1
  • 3× Dutch Eredivisie
    2014-20152015-20162017-2018
Cup Competitions 2
  • 2× Johan Cruijff Schaal
    20152016
  • 1× UEFA Super Cup
    2018

Santiago Arias: Quick Facts

#4Shirt number
34Age
1.77 m (5 ft 10 in)Height
159 lbsWeight
Medellín, ColombiaBirthplace
CA Independiente (ARG)Club

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Frequently Asked Questions

What position does Santiago Arias play?
Santiago Arias plays as a Defender for CA Independiente (ARG). At World Cup 2026 they represent Colombia.
How many caps does Santiago Arias have?
Santiago Arias has 68 international caps for Colombia.
What trophies has Santiago Arias won?
Santiago Arias has won 6 career honours. Notable titles include Dutch Eredivisie (x3), Johan Cruijff Schaal (x2), UEFA Super Cup (x1).
What is Colombia's chance of winning World Cup 2026?
Our model puts Colombia at 1% to win World Cup 2026 and 82% to advance from the group stage.
Which group is Colombia in at World Cup 2026?
Colombia are in Group K at World Cup 2026, facing Uzbekistan, DR Congo, Portugal.
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