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Adonis Frías arrived at Santos at the beginning of September and needed little time to showcase his main virtues. The 27-year-old Argentine defender came from León, Mexico, signed a contract until the end of 2028, and quickly won the internal competition, surpassing João Basso, Luan Peres, and Luisão, to secure a spot alongside Zé Ivaldo in the final stretch of the season.

Thus, Gazeta Esportiva created a poll for you, the fan, to evaluate Andonis Frías' season with the Vila Belmiro team. Leave your opinion below.

Adonis Frías' Season

The mission, however, was not simple. Frías landed at Vila Belmiro during a turbulent time, with the team embroiled in a relegation battle. And the start was worrying: after just two matches, the defender felt discomfort in his calf and became a missing player. He returned at the beginning of October, precisely in the 3-0 defeat to Ceará at Castelão, one of Santos' worst performances of the year.

From that point on, everything changed. Under the command of Juan Pablo Vojvoda, Frías became a central piece in the defensive reconstruction of Santos. His numbers reflect this: since his return, he hasn't lost again. He participated in the draws against Botafogo, Fortaleza, Mirassol, and Internacional, and in the victories over Palmeiras, Sport, Juventude, and Cruzeiro, all without Santos conceding a single goal. In total, he played 13 matches.

The solidity became even more evident in the final stretch of the Brasileirão. Needing points to escape the Z4, Santos defeated Sport, Juventude, and Cruzeiro 3-0 in succession, completing three consecutive games without being breached. Something that hadn't happened since the group stage of the Paulistão, when the team, then led by Pedro Caixinha, overcame Noroeste (3-0), Inter de Limeira (3-0), and Red Bull Bragantino (2-0). At that time, Frías wasn't even part of the squad yet.

With the secure performance and the partnership alongside Zé Ivaldo, the trend is that Santos will start 2026 with the duo consolidated as a reference in the defensive sector, an important relief after months of instability and a sign that the team can build a more solid year starting from its defense.

Upcoming Santos Matches

Santos vs. Novorizontino (first round of the Paulistão) Date and time: to be defined Location: Vila Belmiro, in Santos (SP)

Palmeiras vs. Santos (second round of the Paulistão) Date and time: to be defined Location: Allianz Parque, in São Paulo (SP)

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