Santiago Tréllez

Santiago Tréllez Vivero (born 17 January 1990) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Brazilian club Operário-PR.

Early career
Born in Medellín, Tréllez started his career with Envigado before moving to hometown club Independiente Medellín. After impressing during the 2007 South American Under-17 Football Championship and the 2007 FIFA U-17 World Cup, he joined Flamengo, but documentation and financial problems limited his appearances.

In 2008, Tréllez joined Vélez Sarsfield; initially playing for the reserves, he was only a backup option to starter Santiago Silva, and later suffered a knee injury which kept him out for several months. After not making his first team breakthrough, he returned to Colombia and Independiente Medellín, agreeing to a contract with the club in January 2011.

Tréllez made his debut for the club on 6 February 2011, starting in a 2–1 away loss against Itagüí Ditaires. Late in the month he scored his first senior goals, netting a brace in a 3–3 home draw against Millonarios.

Mexico
On 10 July 2012, Tréllez switched teams and countries again, after signing for Liga MX side San Luis. A regular starter, he was sold to Chiapas and immediately loaned to Monarcas Morelia for one year; a backup for the latter in the league, he featured regularly in the Copa MX as his side was crowned champions.

Atlético Nacional and loans
On 14 January 2014, Tréllez was loaned to Atlético Nacional for one-year, with a buyout clause. He was bought outright by the club in the following year, but was loaned to Libertad on 17 January 2015.

Arsenal de Sarandí
Tréllez rescinded with Libertad in July 2015, and subsequently signed a one-year contract with Arsenal de Sarandí. The following 12 January, after only two goals in seven matches, he was loaned to La Equidad for one year.

Deportivo Pasto
On 21 February 2017, Tréllez was announced at Deportivo Pasto. An immediate starter, he scored nine times in 17 matches; highlights included braces against Cortuluá, Independiente Santa Fe and Once Caldas.

Vitória
On 17 July 2017, Tréllez signed an 18-month contract with Série A team Vitória. He made his debut for the club three days later by starting in a 3–1 home loss against Grêmio, and scored his first goals on 3 August in a 3–1 home defeat of Ponte Preta.

On 19 August 2017, Tréllez scored the only goal in an away success over Corinthians, ending the club's 34-match unbeaten run. On 26 November, he scored another brace against Ponte, netting twice in the 3–2 away win but later being booked and subsequently suspended for the last round; the club still managed to avoid relegation nonetheless.

São Paulo
On 27 January 2018, it was announced that São Paulo has reached an agreement with Vitória for the signing of Tréllez. Tricolor Paulista paid R$ 6 million to Rubro-Negro Baiano to sign with them new forward, under a four-year contract

Personal life
Tréllez is the son of the Colombian international footballer John Jairo Tréllez.

Club

 * Monarcas Morelia
 * Copa MX: Apertura 2013


 * Atlético Nacional
 * Categoría Primera A: 2014-I


 * Vitória Esporte Clube
 * Campeonato Brasileiro Série B de 2023: Brasileirão série B 2023