16 Mathías Olivera
Mathías Olivera, 1997-10-31, Defender for Uruguay, plays for Napoli. 25 international caps, 0 goals. Part of Uruguay's 2026 World Cup Group H squad.
Biography
Napoli left-back and Uruguay's first-choice on the left flank. Currently plying his trade at Napoli, a dependable defender, Mathías Olivera combines positional intelligence with tenacious tackling, forming a key part of Uruguay's backline. Has earned 25 international caps. Set to compete with Uruguay at the 2026 World Cup, building on the team's 14 previous tournament appearances.
Career Timeline
Olivera is a former youth international for Uruguay, he made his debut at senior level on January 2022, representing the country at the 2022 FIFA World Cup and 2024 Copa América.
After five years in Spain, he joined Italian club Napoli, winning the Serie A titles in 2022–23 and 2024–25.
After starting his career with few appearance at his home country, he moved to Spanish club Getafe, where he spent five seasons while also being loaned to Albacete in 2018–19.