SWOS 2020/2021
SWOS 2020/2021

VICTOR CANTILLO
VICTOR CANTILLO
Colombia flag
Number
#14
Nationality
Colombia
Team
CORINTHIANS (Brazil)
Coach
VAGNER MANCINI
Position
M (Midfielder)
Passing (P) Shooting (V) Heading (H) Tackling (T) Control (C) Speed (S) Finishing (F) Total Bargain Value
6 2 2 5 6 4 2 27 2.8 £950k

Víctor Cantillo (full name: Víctor Alfonso Cantillo Jiménez) is a Colombian professional footballer born on January 18, 1993, in Apartadó, Antioquia, Colombia. He is a central/defensive midfielder known for ball distribution, defensive positioning and ability to link defense and attack.

  • Nationality: Colombian
  • Primary position: Central/Defensive Midfielder
  • Date of birth: January 18, 1993
  • Height: Approximately 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)

Club career (highlights)

  • Atlético Nacional (Colombia) — Cantillo began to attract attention during his time in Colombia, featuring in the domestic league and continental competitions.
  • Atlético Junior (Junior de Barranquilla) — He had a notable spell with Junior, helping the club in domestic competitions.
  • Corinthians (Brazil) — Cantillo signed for Sport Club Corinthians Paulista in 2019 initially on loan with an eventual permanent move. At Corinthians he featured as a midfield pivot, contributing defensively and in possession phases for the team in Campeonato Brasileiro Série A and Copa do Brasil matches.
  • After Corinthians — Following his time at Corinthians, Cantillo returned to Colombia on loan to Junior and later rejoined Atlético Nacional (loan or permanent moves varied by season). His exact current club status can change with transfers.

International career

  • Cantillo has been called up to the Colombian national team and made appearances in friendlies and qualifiers, though he has not been a regular long-term starter for the national side compared with some other midfielders.

Playing style

  • Composed on the ball, able to circulate possession under pressure.
  • Strong positional sense and interception ability as a defensive midfielder.
  • Capable of starting attacks from deeper positions with short and medium-range passing.

Notes

  • Statistics (appearances, goals, current club) change season to season. For the most up-to-date club, appearances and goal tallies, consult the latest club roster or a live sports database (e.g., Transfermarkt, Soccerway, or the club's official site).