Néiser Villarreal, a 21-year-old Colombian Centre-Forward, was the second newcomer who was given the most opportunities at Cruzeiro, which he joined in January 2026. In the 2025/2026 domestic league season, Villarreal has made 11 appearances, scored 3 goals, and provided 1 assist. The forward has 22 caps and 15 goals for the Colombia U20 national team. His contract is valid until the end of 2030, and his current market value is €4.00m, according to Transfermarkt.