Wílmar Barrios | Zenit St. Petersburg | Football Player Stats & Info

Colombia

Zenit St. Petersburg

Wílmar Barrios

Zenit St. Petersburg/M/

Colombia

Player Info

Wílmar Barrios is a tenacious and indispensable defensive midfielder for Russian giants Zenit St. Petersburg and the Colombian national team, renowned as one of the premier ball-winners in European football. The 32-year-old's career trajectory took him from Colombian football with Deportes Tolima to Argentine powerhouse Boca Juniors, where his combative style and incredible engine made him a fan favorite and caught the eye of European scouts. His 2019 move to Zenit has been a resounding success; he has been the midfield anchor in multiple Russian Premier League title-winning campaigns and domestic cup victories. A key player in Colombia's midfield for years, he featured prominently in their 2018 World Cup and Copa América campaigns. His honors are substantial, including multiple Russian Premier League titles, the Russian Cup, and a Copa Argentina with Boca Juniors. Barrios is the epitome of a modern destroyer—aggressive in the tackle, positionally astute, and crucial in transitioning defense to attack, forming the bedrock of his team's success.

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2019/01/31