| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Matías Damián Palacios |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 5'8" (173 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Green |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Football | |
| Debut | Liga Profesional de Fútbol - 21 September 2018 for 'Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro' against the 'Club Atlético Patronato de la Juventud Católica' Super League - 27 February 2021 for 'Fussball Club Basel 1893' against the 'Fussballclub St. Gallen 1879' Promotion League - Year, 2021 for 'Fussball Club Basel 1893 U21' UAE Pro League - Year, 2022 for 'Al Ain FC' |
| Jersey Number | Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro • #5  • #35  Argentina national under-15 football team • #10  Argentina national under-17 football team • #10  Argentina national under-20 football team • #10  Fussball Club Basel 1893 • #35  Al Ain FC • #20  |
| Domestic/State Team(s) | Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro Fussball Club Basel 1893 U21 (2021–2022) Fussball Club Basel 1893 (2021–2022) Al Ain FC (2022-Present) |
| Coach/Mentor(s) | • Pablo Aimar (Footballer, Assistant Football Coach) • Diego Placente (Footballer, Football Manager, Football Coach)  • Ciriaco Sforza (Footballer, Football Manager)  |
| Position | Central midfielder |
| Awards | • Best Midfielder award at the South American U‑17 Championship (2019) • Deportista Destacado (Outstanding Athlete) by the the legislative council of General Pico, Argentina, for his performance in the AFC (Asian) Champions League (May 2024)  |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 10 May 2002 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 23 Years |
| Birthplace | General Pico, Argentina |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | • Argentinian (2002-Present) • Emirati (2024-Present) |
| Hometown | General Pico, Argentina |
| Religion | Christianity |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Hobbies | Swimming, Travelling |
| Piercings | Both Ears- |
| Controversy | Legal dispute with Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro In 2025, he was ordered by the court to pay 43,290,000 pesos (approximately $756,857) plus legal fees to his former club, Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro, following a lawsuit over his failure to transfer 15% of his Basel transfer fee, which he had previously agreed to donate. |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Alejandra Osuna (Artist) |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Eduardo Palacios Mother- Pato Bera  |
| Siblings | Brother(s)- 2 • Julián Palacios (Footballer) • Leo Palacios  |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | RAM 1500 |
| Favourites | |
| Football Player(s) | Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Matías Palacios
- He has represented the youth national teams of Argentina at the U-15 (2017), U-17 (2018–2019), and U-20 (2018) levels, helping his teams win several tournaments.
Matías Palacios with his coach Diego Placente holding the 2019 South American U-17 Championship trophy
- He made his senior debut for Club Atlético San Lorenzo de Almagro on 21 September 2018 and became the youngest player for the club to participate in the Liga Profesional de Fútbol at the age of 16.
- In 2024, he helped Al Ain FC win the AFC Champions League.
Matías Palacios with the AFC Champions League trophy
- He is an animal lover and owns a dog.
Matías Palacios with his dog
- He is a swimming enthusiast.
Matías Palacios during a swimming session
- He is a fitness enthusiast and works out in a gym regularly.
Matías Palacios during a workout session
