Mathías Villasanti


Mathías Adalberto Villasanti Rolón is a Paraguayan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Grêmio and the Paraguay national team.

Club career

Early years

Villasanti made 36 league appearances including 31 starts in the 2019 season. In the same season he also featured in the Copa Libertadores on ten occasions. “The Copa taught me some great lessons and made me a better player. The game against Mineiro, in truth, was one of the most beautiful things in the tournament because with the push of our fans we added goals in the blink of an eye.”

Grêmio

On 12 August 2021 Grêmio officially announced the signing of Villasanti, for a US$3.3m transfer fee, with the contract running until December 2024.
In 2022, conquered of 2022 Campeonato Gaúcho, his first title with the club. In the following season, was champions 2023 Campeonato Gaúcho and runner-up in the 2023 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A, being one of the highlights of the competition and named para o Bola de Plata.

International career

Villasanti made his senior national team debut on 10 October 2019 in a friendly against Serbia.

Personal life

Villasanti's mother has worked for 10 years in a pharmacy in Malabo, Equatorial Guinea to send him money for his well-being. Once he became a well-paid footballer, he brought his mother back to Paraguay.

Honours

Grêmio

Individual