Adonis Frías


Adonis Uriel Frías is an Argentine professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Santos.

Career

Defensa y Justicia

Born in Villa Mónica, a neighborhood of Florencio Varela, Frías joined Defensa y Justicia's youth sides in 2004, from a local club. He progressed through the youth categories before signing a professional contract in 2016, and was promoted to the main squad ahead of the 2017 season.

Loan to Los Andes

In August 2018, after failing to make his first team debut, Frías was loaned to Primera B Nacional side Los Andes for one year. He made his senior debut on 16 September, starting in a 1–0 home loss to Sarmiento.
Frías featured in nineteen games for Los Andes in the in 2018–19 Primera B Nacional, but was unable to prevent team relegation.

Breakthrough

Back to Defensa for the 2019–20 campaign, Frías made his first team – and Primera División – debut for the club on 17 February 2020, coming on as a late substitute for Rubén Botta in a 2–1 away win over Estudiantes. He started to feature regularly under manager Hernán Crespo, and scored his first senior goal against Lanús on 23 January 2021, netting the opener in the 2020 [Copa Sudamericana Final], which they won 3–0.

León

On 2 January 2023, Frías moved abroad for the first time in his career after being presented at Liga MX side León. He immediately became a starter for the side, helping them to win the 2023 CONCACAF Champions League and also played in the 2023 FIFA [Club World Cup].
On 10 December 2024, Frías renewed his contract with León.

Santos

On 2 September 2025, Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Santos announced the signing of Frías on a contract until December 2028. He made his club debut twelve days later, replacing Guilherme in a 1–1 away draw against Atlético Mineiro.

Honours

Defensa y Justicia
León
Individual