Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade was born on September 21, 1997, in Quibdó, Colombia. He is a professional soccer player who can play as a winger or attacking midfielder. He started as a youth player in Mexico with the teams Dorados de Sinaloa and Tijuana. Later, he went back to Colombia to start his professional soccer career.
Career Journey
Arias began his senior career on loan at Llaneros in Colombia’s Categoría Primera B in 2018, making 31 appearances and scoring 5 goals. After that, He returned to Patriotas in Colombia’s top tier in 2019, scoring 4 goals across 38 matches. In 2020, he signed with América de Cali, where he won the Colombian league title but scored just once in 29 matches. Early 2021 saw a move to Independiente Santa Fe, where he impressed despite limited continental success.
In August 2021, Arias took a significant step abroad by joining Fluminense in Brazil’s Série A. Initially a backup, he soon became a crucial player and served Fluminense secure their first-ever Copa Libertadores title in 2023. His performances earned him individual accolades including being named in the Copa Libertadores Team of the Year and South American Team of the Year in 2023, along with a bronze ball at the 2023 FIFA Club World Cup. In July 2025, Jhon Arias signed with Wolverhampton Wanderers on a four-year deal, stepping into one of Europe’s top leagues.
International Career
- Arias debuted for Colombia in June 2022 and has since earned 31 caps, scoring 3 goals.
- He was part of Colombia’s squad for the 2024 Copa América.
- His first international goal came in a friendly against Romania in March 2024.
Career Stats
- Over 330 professional club matches with 53 goals and 58 assists, with the highest number of appearances made in Brazil’s Serie A (119 games).
- For Fluminense alone, he netted 47 goals in 230 appearances across all competitions.
- Internationally, he has contributed 3 goals in 31 appearances for Colombia.
Who is Girlfriend ?
Jhon Arias’s girlfriend is named Yadid Ayala. He has been publicly known to be dating her, and they have traveled together to places such as London, Paris, and Andorra for skiing in late 2022. This information is the most specific and confirmed detail available about his relationship status.
Net Worth
Jhon Arias’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million, based on his salary, contracts, and endorsement deals, including his current four-year contract with Fluminense and sponsorship by Adidas. Recently, he agreed to a major transfer to Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers (Wolves) in a deal valued at around €22 million (£25.5m) for 90% of his sporting rights, with Fluminense retaining a 10% stake in any future sale. His salary at Fluminense was approximately €8,429 per week in the current season, contributing significantly to his career earnings.
Jhon Arias is a dynamic and creative attacking midfielder who has risen steadily through South American football ranks to make a mark internationally and now embarks on a new chapter in the English Premier League with Wolverhampton Wanderers.
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