Jhon Arias is a professional Colombian footballer known for his versatility as a midfielder.
Arias plays as a wide midfielder or attacking midfielder for Palmeiras and the Colombia national team.
He began his professional career with Boyacá Patriotas in 2017.
Biography
Early Life
Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade, born in Quibdó, Colombia, began his football journey in the youth ranks of Mexican clubs Dorados de Sinaloa and Tijuana. After honing his skills abroad, he returned to Colombia in 2017 to pursue a professional career.
Career
Arias made his senior debut with Llaneros in 2018 after a loan from Patriotas Boyacá, where he had signed in 2017. He quickly established himself, scoring four goals in 38 appearances during his time at Patriotas. In December 2019, he signed with América de Cali but struggled to secure a starting position, netting only one goal in 29 matches.
In January 2021, Arias joined Independiente Santa Fe, where he became a key player despite the team's challenges in the Copa Libertadores. His performances caught the attention of international clubs, leading to a significant move to Fluminense in August 2021. At Fluminense, he made an immediate impact, scoring his first goal shortly after his debut and contributing to the club's historic Copa Libertadores victory in 2023.
Arias's international career began in May 2022 when he was called up to the Colombia national team. He made his debut in June 2022 and scored his first international goal in March 2024. He was part of the squad for the 2024 Copa América and made his FIFA World Cup debut in June 2026, where he scored a crucial goal against Ghana, helping Colombia advance to the knockout stage.
Philanthropy
Beyond football, Arias is committed to philanthropy. Following the devastating earthquake in Colombia in August 2026, he and his wife, Alejandra Ayala, organized efforts to transport medical personnel and supplies to aid his hometown of Quibdó, showcasing his dedication to giving back to his community.
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As of match played 11 October 2026
International
As of match played 6 October 2026
Scores and results list Colombia's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Arias goal.
On 24 May 2022, Arias was called up to the Colombia national team for a friendly against Saudi Arabia. He made his full international debut on 5 June, starting in the 1–0 win at the Estadio Nueva Condomina in Murcia, Spain. Arias scored his first goal for Colombia on 26 March 2024, scoring his side's second in a 3–2 win over Romania at the Metropolitano Stadium. On 23 May, he was included in the squad for the 2024 Copa América. On 25 May 2026, he was named in head coach Néstor Lorenzo's final 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He made his FIFA World Cup debut as a starter on 17 June in a 3–1 victory over Uzbekistan, making his first appearance at the tournament. On 3 July, he scored his first competitive international goal to secure a 1–0 victory over Ghana, sealing Colombia's qualification for the Round of 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Early career
Born in Quibdó, Arias represented Mexican sides Dorados de Sinaloa and Tijuana as a youth. He returned to his home country in 2017 and signed for Patriotas Boyacá, before moving out on loan to Llaneros for the 2018 season. After making his senior debut with Llaneros in the 2018 Categoría Primera B, Arias returned to Patriotas for the 2019 Categoría Primera A. Regularly used, he scored four goals in 38 appearances overall.
América de Cali
On 10 December 2019, Arias signed a contract with América de Cali. He was unable to establish himself as a regular starter, scoring once in 29 matches.
Independiente Santa Fe
On 7 January 2021, Arias joined Independiente Santa Fe. He quickly became a first-choice at his new side, and despite finishing winless in the group stage of 2021 Copa Libertadores, his performances attracted the interest of foreign clubs.
Fluminense
On 18 August 2021, Arias moved abroad for the first time in his career, after agreeing to a four-year contract with Campeonato Brasileiro Série A side Fluminense. He made his debut abroad twelve days later, starting in a 2–0 home win over Bahia, and scored his first goal on 2 September, in a 1–1 home draw against Juventude. After a first season mainly a backup, Arias subsequently became a starter, and was a part of the squad that won the club's first ever Copa Libertadores in 2023, by beating Boca Juniors 2–1 in the final. He was also nominated for the South American…
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- Llaneros (2018–2018)
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- Boyacá Patriotas (2017–2020)
- Club
- América de Cali (2020–2020)
- Club
- Independiente Santa Fe (2021–2021)
- Club
- Colombia men's national football team (2022–)
- Club
- Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. (2025–2026)
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- Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras (2026–)
- National team
- Colombia
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- Fluminense F.C. (2021–2025)
Personal
Following the 2026 Colombia earthquake on 10 August, Arias and his wife, Alejandra Ayala, arranged an aircraft to transport medical personnel and supplies to his native Quibdó.
Clubs
Played together with
Aaron CollinsWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2016
Aaron McCareyWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2010–2016
Abel AguilarColombia men's national football team · 2004–2018
Abel BragaFluminense F.C. · 1971–1976
Abel HernándezFluminense F.C. · 2021–2022- Achito VivasColombia men's national football team · 1962–1963
Adalberto RománSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 2012–2012- Adalto Batista da SilvaSociedade Esportiva Palmeiras · 2002–2004
Adam FedericiWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2003–2003- Adam HammillWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2011–2013
- Adam HaywoodWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 1901–1905
Adam Le FondreWolverhampton Wanderers F.C. · 2015
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Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as wide midfielder or attacking midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Palmeiras and the Colombia national team.
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