Born in Mexico on the 16th of May, 1996, (age 28), Antonio Portales is a battle-hardened defender best known for his robust presence in the centre-back position. Now strutting his stuff at Dundee, he is 6 feet tall (1.83 metres) and tips the scales at 12st 3lb (78kg). The sight of Portales clad in his now-familiar number 29 jersey has become a source of assurance for Dundee's ardent followers.
This Mexican stalwart's present market worth, as stated by Transfermarkt, is approximately âŹ900k, neatly translating to around ÂŁ761k. His ongoing stint with Dundee is nearing an end, with his current deal set to culminate on the 31st of May, 2025.
In the summer of 2014, Portales' career took off in earnest when he was recruited by Liga MX side Monterrey in his homeland. During his initial 2014 - 2015 season with Monterrey, he made his mark in three first-team bouts in the Mexican league. A few years later, in July 2018, he was loaned out to Atletico San Luis, another Liga MX outfit. Portales made six appearances in his debut season at Atletico, followed by another three the next season.
Come January 2021, our central defender embarked on a loan spell at Oaxaca, plying his trade in Ascenso MX - the second tier of Mexican football. During the 2020 - 2021 season at Oaxaca, he contributed to 16 matches and even chipped in with a couple of goals. He further cemented his place in the 2021 - 2022 season, making an impressive 33 appearances and notching up a solitary goal. His performance evidently caught the eye of the management, resulting in a permanent transfer to Oaxaca.
After another fruitful stint at Oaxaca, in July 2022, he made the switch to Ascenso MX side Atlante. Here, his scoring prowess blossomed, bagging nine goals in 45 outings during the 2022 - 2023 season. Having sufficiently impressed with his performances in Mexico, Portales was on the move again, this time, sailing across the pond to Dundee to rub shoulders with the best in Scottish football.
Since his arrival in Pars in July 2023, Portales has become a mainstay in the Dundee side. In his first season, he graced the pitch on 22 occasions and scored two goals. In the current 2024 - 2025 season, Portales has been ever-present, notching up 17 appearances. Aside from his league commitments, Portales has showed his mettle in the League Cup, scoring thrice in six appearances, while also playing in the Scottish Cup for Dundee.
