Jhon Arias, with his awards to MVP in Fluminense matches.
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Jhon Arias is being one of the great figures of the 2025 Club World Cup. At such a level that many have started the debate on whether the Colombian national team is the best of the tournament that takes place in the United States.
The Colombian was Fluminense's engine in the historic triumph against Inter Milan in the round of 16 and was chosen as the best player of the game.
He already adds three MVP awards in four games, after also standing out against Borussia Dortmund and Ulsan Hyundai. Against the runner -up of Europe, he led in dribbles, sometimes created, won duels, faults received and even recoveries. He participated in the play of the first goal and was the most unbalanced player of the game.
⭐️ MVP ate Borussia Dortmund.
⭐️ MVP Ante Ulsan Hyundai.
⭐️ MVP Ante Inter.🇨🇴 Jhon Arias, the best footballer of the Club World Cup! pic.twitter.com/y1Haakao3X
– Samuel Vargas (@Stargokok) June 30, 2025
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The level of Chocoano has been so high that among the fans of the “Flu” resurfaced comparisons with Pelé, although Arias himself rejects that nickname: “Are you crazy? No, no, no … Pelé was one of the greatest in the history of football,” he replied a year ago at a press conference.
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However, what is clear is that Arias has earned a place among the recent idols of the club. Since arriving in 2021, he has played more than 150 games, scoring more than 30 goals and delivering more than 30 assists, including a brilliant performance in the 2023 Libertadores campaign.
The Legend of Arias grows inside a club with history of figures such as Didi, Rivellino, Thiago Silva, Fred and Cano. His connection with the fans is deep and has established himself both in titles and in times of crisis, when he helped the team stay in the First Division.
His international present reopens the debate about his future: although he has been linked to several European teams, for now he continues to shine in Fluminense, where he is the leader, reference and symbol of resilience.
Jhon Arias deserves more respect in the Colombian National Team, is a leader who motivates the team and does not break the team's intern. It is the great figure of the Club World Cup.
But well, you are the ones who know football, take out your own conclusions. pic.twitter.com/XBeORFyPuD
– Gol Garra (@elgolgarracol) July 1, 2025
Born in Quibdó and forged in adversity, Arias represents a history of effort and evolution. He went through Llaneros, América and Santa Fe before exploiting in Brazil. In the end fast he became a complete midfielder, with vision, goal and sacrifice. In the Colombian national team it has been important in the Lorenzo era, and although its role has varied in the last matches, its level remains intact. Today, in the United States, he is one of the best of the Club World Cup.
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