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8Caps- 1International goals
- 28AgeBorn 31 Oct 1997
- NapoliClub
- Coppa ItaliaLeague
- UruguayNational team
The shape of him
Mathías Olivera is a 28-year-old defender at Napoli and a Uruguay international. Defending is anticipation as much as tackling: reading the pass before it is played, holding the line, and starting the attack from the back.
The job
Win the individual duels, protect the space behind, and give the team a platform to build from.
Honours 8
- 3Serie A
- 3Liga AUF
- 2CONMEBOL U20
Quick facts
- Full name
- Mathías Olivera
- Date of birth
- 31 Oct 1997 (28)
- Place of birth
- Montevideo
- Nationality
- Uruguay
- Position
- Defender
- Current club
- NANapoli
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Recent matches
| Date | Competition | Opponent | Venue | Result | Minutes | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Oct 2026 |  UEFA Champions League |  Bodo/Glimt | H | W4–3 | 11' | |
| 17 Oct 2026 |  Serie A - Italy |  Venezia | A | L0–1 | 8' |
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