Paul Villero
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Paul Breitner Villero Arevalo | ||
| Date of birth | 7 October 1998 | ||
| Place of birth | Bogotá, Colombia | ||
| Height | 1.69 m (5 ft 7 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder, winger, forward | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Busan IPark | ||
| Number | 11 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| –2019 | Ovetense | ||
| 2019–2022 | Rubio Ñu | ||
| 2023 | Náutico | 28 | (4) |
| 2023–2024 | Ponte Preta | 13 | (1) |
| 2024 | → Athletic (loan) | 24 | (2) |
| 2025– | Busan IPark | 20 | (3) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 July 2025 | |||
Paul Breitner Villero Arevalo (born 7 October 1998) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder, winger, or forward for Busan IPark.
Early life
Villero was born on 7 October 1998 in Bogotá, Colombia. Growing up, he worked as a shoe salesman.[1]
Career
Villero started his career with Paraguayan side Ovetense. In 2019, he signed for Paraguayan side Rubio Ñu. Three years later, he signed for Brazilian side Náutico, where he made twenty-eight league appearances and scored four goals. Following his stint there, he signed for Brazilian side Ponte Preta in 2023, where he made thirteen league appearances and scored one goal.
During April 2024, he was sent on loan to Brazilian side Athletic, where he made twenty-four league appearances and scored two goals and helped the club achieve promotion from the third tier to the second tier. Ahead of the 2025 season, he signed for South Korean side Busan IPark.[2]
Style of play
Villero plays as a midfielder, winger, or forward and is right-footed. Brazilian news website Terra wrote in 2025 that he has consistently contributed to playmaking and coordinating the attack, being used both as a playmaker and in more advanced positions. His presence has been valued... for his ability to maintain possession of the ball under pressure and his vision of the game in decisive situations".[3]
References
- ^ "Há um ano ele lavou carros para pagar as contas; agora, jogará o Paulistão" [A year ago he washed cars to pay the bills; now he will play in the Paulistão] (in Portuguese). ESPN. 20 December 2023. Retrieved 21 July 2025.
- ^ Paul Villero at Soccerway
- ^ "Paul Villero se destaca como peça-chave do Busan I Park na K League 2" [Paul Villero stands out as a key player for Busan I Park in K League 2] (in Portuguese). Terra. 12 May 2025. Retrieved 21 July 2025.