# Santiago Arias > Defender · Colombia · [Independiente](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1742) · [Canonical HTML](https://betsprinter.com/players/31347) ## Quick facts | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Age | 34 | | Date of birth | 1992-01-13 | | Nationality | Colombia | | Position | Defender | | Jersey | #4 | | Height | 178 cm | | Weight | 72 kg | | Current club | [Independiente](https://betsprinter.com/teams/1742) | | Competition | [Liga Profesional de Fútbol](https://betsprinter.com/leagues/30) | ## Season snapshot | Metric | Value | | --- | ---: | | Season | 2026 | | Competition | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | | Appearances | 13 | | Minutes | 911 | | Goals | 0 | | Assists | 2 | | Average rating | 6.70 | ## Last matches | Date | Competition | Opponent | Min | G | A | Rating | | --- | --- | --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: | | Sun 10 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Rosario Central | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.28 | | Sat 2 May | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | San Lorenzo | 90 | 0 | 0 | 7.27 | | Fri 24 Apr | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Deportivo Riestra | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.66 | | Sat 18 Apr | Liga Profesional de Fútbol | Defensa y Justicia | 90 | 0 | 0 | 6.54 | | Sun 15 May | La Liga | Real Betis | 88 | 0 | 0 | 7.34 | ## Profile ### Veteran full-back carrying set-piece and chance-creation weight ## Profile 34-year-old Colombian defender currently at Independiente[^fact-1]. The profile is that of an experienced full-back who blends minutes accumulation with a clear attacking remit: three goals and two assists across the campaign point to involvement in the final third rather than mere defensive mop-up[^fact-3]. ## Season form The season log shows substantial playing time — 32 appearances and 2,847 minutes on the pitch in 2015/2016 — indicating a heavy workload and status as a regular starter when available[^fact-2]. Those minutes have produced three goals and two assists[^fact-3], and the underlying creative signal remains credible: a provider rating averaging 7.37 across the season, which sits above many defensive peers' baselines for influence on possession and chance creation[^fact-4]. Over the last five matches the profile still points toward chance creation rather than finished returns, with 0.40 expected assists registered in that span[^fact-5]. ## Availability & momentum Recent output, however, suggests a slight dip in end-product despite continued minutes. The last five appearances total 157 minutes with 0 goals and 0 assists, signalling limited direct returns in short bursts of game time[^fact-6]. Match-to-match form shows competence rather than flash: the most recent outing ended in a 0–2 defeat away to Real Betis, a match in which there were no goal contributions but a match rating of 7.34 — consistent with the season-long provider score[^fact-7][^fact-4]. This combination — steady ratings, reduced per-match output in the last five, but continued selection — points to a player who remains trusted for structure and chance-building even when the final touch is absent[^fact-2][^fact-6]. ## What to watch Attention should focus on two things heading into the next league fixture: minutes ceiling and delivery from set plays. Minutes have been abundant across the season (2,847 minutes), so a return to full 90s should boost both counting stats and the likelihood of a goal or assist[^fact-2]. The last five matches show 0.40 xA, a small but tangible creative pulse that suggests a positive probability of producing at least one assist if service and positioning are steady[^fact-5]. If selection holds and minutes increase beyond the recent 157 across five games, expect the underlying provider rating (7.37) to translate back into measurable end-product in the coming fixtures[^fact-4][^fact-6]. The last match’s 7.34 rating in a 0–2 loss is the immediate benchmark for performance under pressure[^fact-7]. ### Cited facts [^fact-1]: **Identity** — 34 years old · Colombia · Defender · current club Independiente. [^fact-2]: **Season volume** — 32 appearances (2015/2016), 2847 minutes on the pitch. [^fact-3]: **Season output** — 3 goals and 2 assists recorded. [^fact-4]: **Average rating** — Provider rating averages 7.37 across the season. [^fact-5]: **Expected output (last 5)** — Last 5 matches: 0.40 xA. [^fact-6]: **Recent form (last 5)** — 0 goals, 0 assists, 157 minutes across the last 5 appearances. [^fact-7]: **Last match** — Real Betis 0–2 (L) — 0 goals, 0 assists, rating 7.34. --- Methodology: . Canonical HTML: .