21 Mateus Uribe
Mateus Uribe, 1991-03-21, Midfielder for Colombia, plays for Al-Sadd. 55 international caps, 2 goals. Part of Colombia's 2026 World Cup Group K squad.
Biography
Experienced Colombian central midfielder known for his long-range shooting and ability to control the tempo of the game, a veteran of multiple World Cup qualifying campaigns. Currently plying his trade at Al-Sadd, an industrious midfielder, Mateus Uribe excels at dictating tempo and linking defense to attack, acting as the creative engine for Colombia. Has earned 55 international caps, scoring 2 goals, building significant international experience. Born in 1991, the 35-year-old veteran continues to compete at the highest level, bringing invaluable experience and professionalism. Set to compete with Colombia at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 6 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
A full international with Colombia from 2017 to 2024, he played for the side at the 2018 FIFA World Cup as well as the 2019, 2021, and 2024 Copa América, where the latter finished runners-up to Argentina.
In 2023, Uribe joined Qatar Stars League side Al Sadd on a free transfer and went on to win the Emir Cup the following year, scoring the decisive goal in the final.
In 2019, he joined Portuguese side Porto and won eight trophies with the club, including two Primeira Liga, three Taça de Portugal, one Taça da Liga and two Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira titles.
After a loan to Deportes Tolima in 2015, he joined Atlético Nacional, where he won the Copa Colombia in 2016, and the league title in 2017.
After coming through the ranks of Envigado's youth academy, Uribe made his professional debut with Argentine third division side Deportivo Español before returning to Envigado in 2012.