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Club World Cups, like selections, They serve to put unknown soccer players For the general public. Richard Ríos (Palmeiras), Marcos Leonardo (To the Hilal) or Nelson Deossa (Monterrey) They are a good example.

The best, however, is Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade (Quibdó, 1997). The end of Fluminensewhat adds A goal and an assistanceis building His own 'Burgo' (strength). He has been chosen 'MVP' in three of the four games who has played: in 0-0 against Borussia Dortmund, in the comeback against Ulsan HD (4-2) and in the historic victory in the round of 16 (0-2).

“What is this my dear Jhon Arias? You are sweeping. I'm looking forward to my 'flow “, tweeted Marcelo, who shared team with Arias in the Liberators won by Fluminense in 2023.

Real Madrid is not reason. The Colombian is the Third player what More faults receive (12)he sixth what More shoot (13)he seventh more Centers performs (26) and the seventhalso, what More dribbles tries: has completed 9 of 19.

“Nothing is a coincidence. I always try to improve and be as complete as possible“, admits Arias, who has already been crowned 'Bronze ball' -For Rodri and Walker- in it Club World Cup disputed by Fluminense en 2023. “It is one of those players who can change a game”, Your coach points out, Renato Portaluppi.

Nothing is coincidence, I am someone who always tries to improve and be as complete as possible

Jhon Arias

“I feel uncomfortable with the nickname of the Colombian Pelé”

Fluminense, Shortly after his arrival, in 2022, it was a step further by baptizing him as the 'Colombian Pelé. “I don't like it very much, I feel very uncomfortable with that nickname. We all know the world icon that is peel. We are talking about one of the great five legends of history. The nickname does not come much to the case, but I respect it, I take it more jokingly “, He confessed in an interview with 'AFP'.

“Thank you for the existence of this man, Colombia”insists Fluminense. “It is, until now, the best player of the Club World Cup,” Underline 'Globo Esporte'. A label to which important importance: “I don't guide me much for individual things. I know how to deal with praise and criticism. I have a good sense of what I am, what I contribute and I can contribute. “

“There is no footballer who does not want to reach Europe”

What does not seem to dislike -It rang for Atlético- They are the rumors that link it with a possible transfer to the old continent. “I have never hidden it, we are talking about the football elite, There is no footballer who does not want to reach Europe. “

I do not say to go right now, my focus, my main dream, is to continue advancing in the World Cup

Jhon Arias

“I do not say to go right now, my focus, my main dream, is to continue advancing in the World Cup,” insists. In your mind, right now, there is only room for the crossroads with Al Hilal: “We know the potential they have and the growth that Saudi football has experienced. It is no surprise that they are here. They are doing a great tournament. “

It was close to Colombia and leave everything

The former América de Cali and Santa Fe did not have an easy start in Fluminense. He Death of his grandmother almost leads to Leave everything and go to Colombia.

“I was very vulnerable, very hurt. He told me he was thinking of not continuingbut thanks to the valuable legacy that his grandmother left him, he understood that he had to continue, “he recalls Emily Gonçalves, Club psychologist.

My grandmother has always been with me since childhood. The link with her was very strong, as if it were my mother

Jhon Arias

“My grandmother has always been with me since childhood. The link with her was very strong, as if it were my mother. When I went to Colombia, I thought it didn't make much sense to continue here. Thank God, I think I am achieving everything I struggled to achieve, what she wanted. My family left many things aside so that I could live moments like this, “Arias admitted after conquering the Libertadores.

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