About Néiser Villarreal

Néiser David Villarreal Quiñones (born 24 April 2005) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays for Cruzeiro as a forward. Known for his creativity, close control, and powerful long-range shooting, he is regarded as one of the most promising young prospects in South American football.

A graduate of the Millonarios academy, Villarreal made his first-team debut during the 2023 Categoría Primera A season under manager Alberto Gamero and quickly established himself as one of the club’s standout young players. In September 2025, he agreed to join Cruzeiro on a free transfer following the conclusion of the 2025 Categoría Primera A season.

At international level, Villarreal has represented Colombia U20 since 2024, finishing as top scorer at the 2025 South American U-20 Championship and leading the nation to a third-place finish and qualification to the 2025 FIFA U-20 World Cup in Chile.