Antonio Portales, a seasoned footballer born on 16 May 1996, hails from Mexico and has notably established himself as a dependable central defender. Currently plying his trade with Dundee, Portales stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83m) and tips the scales at 12 stone 3 pounds (78kg). Further making his presence felt on the pitch, he is seen donning the number 29 jersey.
As per data collated by Transfermarkt, Portales' current market value stands in the region of ÂŁ763k. His commitment to Dundee, however, is nearing its end, with his contract due to expire on 31 May 2025.
In a chronicle of his career journey, Portales' footballing exploits started in earnest in July 2014, when he joined Monterrey in Mexican Liga MX. His stint, albeit in the debut season at Monterrey, saw him making three first team appearances in league matches.
He managed a loan shift to Atletico San Luis, still in Liga MX, in July 2018. Exhibiting signs of accelerating advancement, Portales witnessed six and three first team participations in the following two seasons, respectively.
Monterrey paved the way for Portales to enjoy a loan spell with Oaxaca in Ascenso MX in January 2021. The 2020 - 2021 season with Oaxaca saw It him making 16 league match appearances and netting two goals. He maintained the momentum the following season, making 33 first team appearances and finding the net once more.
In an undisclosed deal, the January of 2022 saw him switch back to Oaxaca from Monterrey, peppering his stat-sheet with 16 first team appearances and two goals. He repeated his prowess in the next season, making 33 field appearances and adding another goal to his tally.
Moving on from Oaxaca, he migrated to Atlante in Ascenso MX in an undisclosed deal in July 2022. The defensive stalwart made a staggering 45 first team appearances during the season and capitalised on chances to slot home nine goals.
Post his illustrious stint in Mexico, Portales sought new pastures in Scotland with Dundee in 2023. His influence was palpable, with him making 22 league match appearances and scoring twice in his very first season. Current season's progress also traces a similar line with Portales adding 16 more first-timers to his name.
In addition to league football, Portales took to the field for Dundee in the League Cup 2024 - 2025 and despite being a defender, managed to tuck away three goals over six starts.
