Villasanti supera Arce no ranking de estrangeiros do Grêmio

Lucas Uebel's Highlight Image / Grêmio Villasanti surpasses Arce in Grêmio's player ranking. On the weekend when Grêmio mourns the death of Luiz Carlos Silveira Martins, known as Cacalo, one of the figures responsible for assembling the historic team of the 1990s, it is impossible not to remember idols who made their mark at the club. Francisco Arce, a legendary right-back, is one of those names. Arce is often remembered for his precision in free kicks, corner kicks, and penalties, as well as perfect crosses for the strikers. With 145 games played for Tricolor Gaúcho, he won important titles such as the Copa Libertadores and the Brazilian Championship, establishing himself as one of the great names in Grêmio's history.

However, the current number 20 of Grêmio, Mathías Villasanti, has just surpassed the number of games played by his fellow Paraguayan countryman. With a goal from Monsalve, Grêmio wins and distances itself from the relegation zone. In the match against Criciúma last Sunday (25), Villasanti reached the milestone of 146 matches for the club, becoming the fifth foreigner with the most appearances for Tricolor in history. The midfielder, who arrived at Grêmio in 2021, has not yet reached the same level of achievements as Arce, but has already left his mark with three state titles. At 27 years old, he continues to pursue a major victory wearing the Grêmio shirt. With a contract until December 2027, Villasanti has time to write his name in the club's history and, who knows, get even closer to the feats of the idol Arce.

Foreigners with the most games for Grêmio: Atilio Ancheta - 428 games Walter Kannemann - 308 games Hugo De León - 242 games Catalino Rivarola - 173 games Mathías Villasanti - 146 games Image: Richard Ducker/Grêmio/Divulgação