{{short description|Uruguayan footballer (born 1990)}} {{Family name hatnote|Mier|Codina|lang=Spanish}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2024}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Matías Mier | image = Matias Mier-2.jpg | image_size = 220 | caption = Mier playing for Peñarol in 2011 | fullname = Henry Matías Mier Codina | height = 1.85 m<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matías Mier |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe126212/matias-mier/ |access-date=2023-03-14 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1990|8|2}} | birth_place = Montevideo, Uruguay | currentclub = Zacatecoluca | clubnumber = 21 | position = Attacking midfielder, left winger | youthyears1 = | youthclubs1 = Oriental | youthyears2 = {{0|0000}}–2006 | youthclubs2 = Rentistas | years1 = 2008–2010 | clubs1 = Fénix | caps1 = 41 | goals1 = 6 | years2 = 2011 | clubs2 = Peñarol | caps2 = 11 | goals2 = 1 | years3 = 2011–2016 | clubs3 = Universidad Católica | caps3 = 40 | goals3 = 11 | years4 = 2014 | clubs4 = → Santiago Wanderers (loan) | caps4 = 17 | goals4 = 2 | years5 = 2015–2016 | clubs5 = → Rentistas (loan) | caps5 = 28 | goals5 = 10 | years6 = 2016 | clubs6 = Muaither | caps6 = 2 | goals6 = 0 | years7 = 2017 | clubs7 = Peñarol | caps7 = 8 | goals7 = 1 | years8 = 2017–2018 | clubs8 = Atlético Junior | caps8 = 21 | goals8 = 2 | years9 = 2018–2020 | clubs9 = La Equidad | caps9 = 67 | goals9 = 17 | years10 = 2021–2022 | clubs10 = Independiente Medellin | caps10 = 16 | goals10 = 2 | years11 = 2021 | clubs11 = → Central Córdoba (loan) | caps11 = 8 | goals11 = 0 | years12 = 2022 | clubs12 = Santa Fe | caps12 = 41 | goals12 = 5 | years13 = 2023–2025 | clubs13 = Bhayangkara | caps13 = 59 | goals13 = 25 | years14 = 2025 | clubs14 = → Barito Putera (loan) | caps14 = 15 | goals14 = 8 | years15 = 2025 | clubs15 = River Plate Montevideo | caps15 = 2 | goals15 = 0 | years16 = 2026– | clubs16 = Zacatecoluca | caps16 = 1 | goals16 = 1 | pcupdate = 18 January 2026 }}
'''Henry Matías Mier Codina''' (born 2 August 1990) is a Uruguayan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or left winger for Primera División de El Salvador club Zacatecoluca.
==Club career== ===Early career=== Mier began his career at Rentistas in 2007 and transferred to Fénix in 2008. He left the club in December 2010 after the 2010 Apertura season.
===Peñarol=== Mier joined Peñarol in January 2011.<ref>{{Cite web|date=12 January 2011|title=Luis Aguiar y Matías Mier se suman hoy a Peñarol|url=https://www.futbol.com.uy/Deportes/Luis-Aguiar-y-Matias-Mier-se-suman-hoy-a-Penarol-uc128784|access-date=|website=Futbol uruguay|language=es}}</ref> On 3 June 2011 he scored a crucial away goal in a Copa Libertadores semi final clash against Vélez Sársfield of Argentina. Although Peñarol were defeated on the night 2–1, they progressed to the finals on the away goals rule as the aggregate score was 2–2 over after they had won the 1st leg 1–0 in Uruguay a week prior.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sbisoccer.com/2011/06/santos-penarol-punch-tickets-to-copa-libertadores-final|title= Peñarol, Santos punch tickets to Copa Libertadores Final|publisher = SBI Soccer|date = 3 June 2011}}</ref> Mier played both legs of the finals, where they lost 2–1 on aggregate to Santos.
===Universidad Católica=== On 18 July 2011, it was reported that Argentine Primera División club Racing Club were interested in purchasing Mier for the next season, because Mariano González recommended the player to Racing manager Diego Simeone.<ref>{{cite news|date=18 July 2011|title="Mier" cado de pases|work=Lacomuderacing.com|url=http://www.lacomuderacing.com.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4824:qmierq-cado-de-pases&catid=35:noticias&Itemid=53|url-status=dead|access-date=18 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720033957/http://www.lacomuderacing.com.ar/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4824:qmierq-cado-de-pases&catid=35:noticias&Itemid=53|archive-date=20 July 2011}}</ref>
Two days later, on 20 July, Chilean Primera División club Universidad Católica signed Mier on a three-year contract, which would keep him at the club until 2014.<ref>{{cite news | title = Matías Mier: "Llego a Universidad Católica a dar todo de mí" | url = http://latercera.com/noticia/deportes/2011/07/656-380995-9-matias-mier-llego-a-universidad-catolica-a-dar-todo-de-mi.shtml | publisher = La Tercera | date = 20 July 2011}}</ref><ref>{{cite news | title = Refuerzo de calidad: Llega Matías Mier | url = http://www.prensafutbol.cl/u-catolica/22166-refuerzo-de-calidad-matias-mier-llega-a-catolica.html | publisher = Prensafutbol.com | date = 20 July 2011 | access-date = 2 August 2011 | archive-url = https://archive.today/20120907181148/http://www.prensafutbol.cl/u-catolica/22166-refuerzo-de-calidad-matias-mier-llega-a-catolica.html | archive-date = 7 September 2012 | url-status = dead }}</ref> On 22 July, he was officially presented during a press conference.<ref>{{cite news | title = Matías Mier tras llegar a la UC: "Vengo con hambre de copas" | url = http://latercera.com/noticia/deportes/futbol/2011/07/688-381520-9-matias-mier-tras-llegar-a-la-uc-vengo-con-hambre-de-copas.shtml | publisher = La Tercera | date = 22 July 2011}}</ref> He made his Primera División debut against Deportes Iquique,<ref>{{cite news | title = Matías Mier piensa en Iquique: "Tengo muchas ganas de debutar el sábado" | url = http://latercera.com/noticia/deportes/2011/07/656-382327-9-matias-mier-piensa-en-iquique-tengo-ganas-de-debutar.shtml | publisher = La Tercera | date = 26 July 2011}}</ref> and his first goal came on 13 August in a 4–0 win over Unión La Calera.<ref>{{cite news | title = Universidad Católica aplasta a La Calera y trepa a la cima | url = http://www.foxsportsla.com/futbol/Universidad-Catolica-aplasta-a-La-Calera-y-trepa-a-la-cima-20110813-0044.html | work = Fox Sports | date = 13 August 2011}}</ref>
In November 2011, Mier won his first trophy as a professional when Universidad Católica won the 2011 Copa Chile, beating Deportes Magallanes on penalties in the finals.
In January 2014, he was loaned out to Santiago Wanderers.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Barrera |first=C. Meza y C. |date=2013-12-26 |title=Matías Mier no está en los planes y será enviado a préstamo |url=https://www.latercera.com/noticia/matias-mier-no-esta-en-los-planes-y-sera-enviado-a-prestamo/ |access-date=2024-05-23 |website=La Tercera}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=30 December 2013 |title=Matías Mier y Nicolás Canales parten a Santiago Wanderers |url=https://www.24horas.cl/deportes/futbol-nacional/matias-mier-y-nicolas-canales-parten-a-santiago-wanderers-1003374 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140123002447/https://www.24horas.cl/deportes/futbol-nacional/matias-mier-y-nicolas-canales-parten-a-santiago-wanderers-1003374 |archive-date=23 January 2014 |work=24horas.CL}}</ref> In August 2015, he was loaned out to Rentistas, rejoining the club after nine years.<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 August 2015 |title=Rentistas: Mier y Mastriani nuevos jugadores |url=https://www.montevideo.com.uy/Deportes/Rentistas-Mier-y-Mastriani-nuevos-jugadores-uc280016 |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=futbol.com.uy - Montevideo Portal |language=es}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=3 August 2015 |title=Matías Mier nuevo jugador del rojo |url=http://www.tenfield.com.uy/volvio-cabaco-pero-es-dificil-que-se-quede/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150806011659/http://www.tenfield.com.uy/volvio-cabaco-pero-es-dificil-que-se-quede/ |archive-date=6 August 2015 |work=Tenfield |language=es}}</ref> He impressed with Rentistas, scoring ten goals in 28 appearances.
In January 2016, he was expected to join Atlético Bucaramanga,<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-01-21 |title=Matías Mier es nuevo jugador del Atlético Bucaramanga |url=https://www.noticiascaracol.com/golcaracol/futbol-colombiano/matias-mier-es-nuevo-jugador-del-atletico-bucaramanga |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Gol Caracol |language=es}}</ref> but the deal fell through.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2016-01-23 |title=Matías Mier no podrá jugar con el Atlético Bucaramanga |url=https://www.noticiascaracol.com/golcaracol/futbol-colombiano/matias-mier-no-podra-jugar-con-el-atletico-bucaramanga |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=Gol Caracol |language=es}}</ref>
===Muaither=== On 12 June 2016, Mier joined Qatar Stars League club Muaither and only made 2 appearances for the club before leaving.
===Return to Peñarol=== In February 2017 he returned to Uruguay with Peñarol.<ref>{{Cite web |last=AgustinUruguay |date=8 February 2017 |title=Matías Mier: "El Mier que llega hoy a Peñarol es un Mier más maduro, tranquilo e inteligente para jugar" |url=https://sextoanillo.com/index.php/2017/02/08/matias-mier-mier-llega-hoy-penarol-mier-mas-maduro-tranquilo-e-inteligente-jugar1/ |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=La Grada Sports |language=es}}</ref> On 28 April 2017, after Palmeiras beat Peñarol in the 2017 Copa Libertadores, there was a mass brawl, and Mier received a three match suspension for fighting Palmeiras defender Felipe Melo.<ref>{{Cite web|date=28 April 2017|title=Tribunal de Disciplina suspende provisionalmente a jugadores de Peñarol y Palmeiras|url=https://www.conmebol.com/noticias/tribunal-de-disciplina-suspende-provisionalmente-jugadores-de-penarol-y-palmeiras/|access-date=|website=CONMEBOL|language=es-ES}}</ref> At the end of the Apertura tournament Mier left the club.
=== Junior === In July 2017, Mier joined Colombian club Atlético Junior to play the 2017 Copa Sudamericana, 2017 Copa Colombia, and 2017 Torneo Finalizacion.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=6 July 2017|title='Estoy feliz, vine a un equipo grande de Colombia': Matías Mier|url=https://www.futbolred.com/futbol-colombiano/liga-aguila/el-uruguayo-matias-mier-es-el-nuevo-refuerzo-de-atletico-junior-56481|access-date=27 December 2021|website=futbolred.com|language=spanish}}</ref> Mier played two matches in the knockout stages as Junior won the Copa Colombia, defeating Independiente Medellín 3–1 on aggregate in the final.<ref>{{Cite web|date=8 November 2017|title=Junior campeón de Copa Águila 2017 tras vencer al DIM|url=https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2017/11/09/futbol/1510193196_061861.html|access-date=|website=AS Colombia|language=es-co}}</ref>
=== La Equidad === On 22 June 2018, Mier joined Bogota-based club La Equidad.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-06-22|title=Matías Mier es nuevo jugador de La Equidad|url=https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2018/06/22/futbol/1529700675_718266.html|access-date=2021-12-28|website=AS Colombia|language=es-co}}</ref> He scored his first goal on 9 October 2018, in a 3–2 win against Millonarios.<ref>{{Cite web|date=9 October 2018|title=Millonarios cae en casa ante Equidad por Liga|url=https://colombia.as.com/colombia/2018/10/09/futbol/1539054448_638508.html|access-date=|website=AS Colombia|language=es-co}}</ref> On 3 April 2019, Mier scored his first goal of the 2019 Apertura in a 3–1 victory against América de Cali.<ref>{{Cite web|date=3 April 2019|title=América de Cali v La Equidad Live Commentary & Result, Primera A|url=https://www.goal.com/en/match/am%C3%A9rica-de-cali-v-la-equidad/commentary-result/8l0oegi406c8kab7m9xwarckq|access-date=|website=Goal.com}}</ref> Four days later, he scored the opening goal in a 2–2 draw against his former club, Junior.<ref>{{Cite web|date=7 April 2019|title=La Equidad - Atlético Junior 2:2 (Primera A 2019 Apertura, 14th Round)|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/match-report/ma8857043/lineup/|access-date=|website=worldfootball.net|language=en}}</ref> Mier scored a goal in the Copa Sudamericana quarter-finals against Atletico Mineiro to put the match 1–1. However, Mineiro won the match 3–1 and eliminated La Equidad from the tournament on 28 August.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2019-08-27|title=Atlético Mineiro venció a La Equidad en Bogotá y avanzó a 'semis' de Copa Sudamericana 2019|url=https://depor.com/futbol-internacional/copa-sudamericana/equidad-vs-atletico-mineiro-vivo-online-directv-sports-cuartos-final-vuelta-copa-sudamericana-2019-fecha-hora-canal-rcn-caracol-tv-sportv-globo-nczd-live-sports-event-minuto-minuto-129480/|access-date=2021-12-28|website=Depor|language=es}}</ref> On 14 September 2019, Mier scored the only goal in a victory against Patriotas Boyacá.<ref>{{Cite web|date=15 September 2019|title=La Equidad vs. Patriotas Boyacá 1-0|url=https://us.soccerway.com/matches/2019/09/15/colombia/primera-a/la-equidad/patriotas-fc/2964413/|access-date=|website=Soccerway.com}}</ref> Mier scored three more goals in the 2019 Finalizacion tournament, against America de Cali, Patriotas again, and Cúcuta Deportivo.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Matías Mier - Primera A 2019 Clausura stats|url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe126212/matias-mier/|access-date=28 December 2021|website=worldfootball.net|language=en}}</ref>
Mier had a great individual season in the 2020 Categoría Primera A season, where he scored 10 goals in 19 appearances. His first two goals came in a 4–1 victory against Cucuta on 23 February.<ref>{{Cite web|date=23 February 2020|title=La Equidad logró su primera victoria en la liga al golear a Cúcuta|url=https://www.antena2.com/futbol/liga-aguila/la-equidad-logro-su-primera-victoria-en-la-liga-al-golear-a-cucuta|access-date=|website=Antena 2|language=es}}</ref> He scored another two goals, including an Olympic goal, in a 4–0 victory against Boyaca Chico in September.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 September 2020|title=La Equidad, a punta de golazos, goleó a Boyacá Chicó en la fecha 9 de la Liga BetPlay|url=https://www.antena2.com/futbol/liga-aguila/la-equidad-a-punta-de-golazos-goleo-a-boyaca-chico-en-la-fecha-9-de-la-liga|access-date=|website=Antena 2|language=es}}</ref> In October, he scored goals in victories against Independiente Medellin and Deportes Tolima, before adding his third brace of the season in a 2–1 victory against America at Estadio Pascual Guerrero, which helped his team secure qualification for the playoffs in the last round.<ref>{{Cite web|date=16 November 2020|title=La Equidad se aprovecha de un pálido América y se mete a los ocho|url=https://co.marca.com/claro/futbol/liga/2020/11/16/5fb1d3e022601da5438b45ea.html|access-date=|website=Marca Colombia|language=es-co}}</ref>
=== Independiente Medellin === Mier was announced as an Independiente Medellín player on 18 December 2020.<ref>{{Cite web|date=18 December 2020|title=Este es Matías Mier, el segundo jugador que llega al DIM|url=http://gentepasionyfutbol.com.co/este-es-matias-mier-el-segundo-jugador-que-llega-al-dim/|access-date=20 December 2020|website=Gente, Pasión y Fútbol|language=spanish}}</ref> Mier was instrumental in Medellin's 2020 Copa Colombia title, scoring a goal and then his penalty in the shootout against Deportes Tolima.
Shortly after the conclusion of the 2021 Apertura, Mier was loaned out to Central Córdoba, but only playing 354 minutes during 8 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 July 2021 |title=Matías Mier tendrá su primera experiencia en el fútbol argentino en Central Córdoba (SdE) |url=https://www.espn.com.ar/soccer/argentina/story/_/id/8940925/matias-mier-refuerzo-central-cordoba-santiago-del-estero-declaraciones |access-date=2024-08-14 |website=ESPN.com.ar |language=es}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=2021-12-21 |title=Matías Mier y una confesión: ¿Jugar en Argentina fue un error? |url=https://caracol.com.co/radio/2021/12/21/deportes/1640093546_999088.html |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=Caracol Radio |language=es}}</ref>
=== Independiente Santa Fe === In December 2021, Mier signed with Independiente Santa Fe, scoring 5 goals and grabbing 6 assists in 41 appearances.<ref name=":0" />
=== Bhayangkara === In January 2023, Mier moved to the Asian continent, signing for Indonesian club Bhayangkara halfway through the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pulzo |last2=Pulzo.com |date=2023-01-16 |title=Matías Mier, ex de Melissa Martínez, se va de Colombia y jugará al otro lado del mundo |url=https://www.pulzo.com/deportes/matias-mier-ex-melissa-martinez-se-va-colombia-jugara-indonesia-PP2582467A |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=pulzo.com |language=spanish}}</ref> He had an instant impact in his first season with the club, scoring 10 goals in 15 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matías Mier » Liga 1 2022/2023 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe126212/matias-mier/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> Despite his team suffering relegation at the end of the 2023-24 season, Mier continued to show his individual brilliance, scoring 13 goals in 31 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matías Mier » Liga 1 2023/2024 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe126212/matias-mier/ |access-date=2025-05-04 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> === Bhayangkara === In January 2023, Mier moved to the Asian continent, signing for Indonesian club Bhayangkara halfway through the 2022–23 season.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Pulzo |last2=Pulzo.com |date=16 January 2023 |title=Matías Mier, ex de Melissa Martínez, se va de Colombia y jugará al otro lado del mundo |url=https://www.pulzo.com/deportes/matias-mier-ex-melissa-martinez-se-va-colombia-jugara-indonesia-PP2582467A |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=pulzo.com |language=spanish}}</ref> He had an instant impact in his first season, scoring 10 goals and providing 7 assists in just 15 appearances.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matías Mier » Liga 1 2022/2023 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe126212/matias-mier/ |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> Despite the team's relegation at the end of the 2023–24 season, Mier remained a key performer, recording 13 goals and 9 assists in 31 matches.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matías Mier » Liga 1 2023/2024 |url=https://www.worldfootball.net/person/pe126212/matias-mier/ |access-date=4 May 2025 |website=worldfootball.net |language=en}}</ref> He stayed with the club during the first half of their Liga 2 campaign, contributing 2 goals in 13 appearances before returning to the top flight on loan.
=== Barito Putera (loan) === On 7 January 2025, Mier joined Barito Putera on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matias Mier Resmi Gabung Barito Putera, Perkuat Lini Tengah Laskar Antasari |url=https://www.inibalikpapan.com/matias-mier-resmi-gabung-barito-putera-perkuat-lini-tengah-laskar-antasari/ |date=7 January 2025 |website=inibalikpapan.com |language=id}}</ref> He became an immediate fan favorite, notably scoring a hat-trick in a 3–0 victory against Persebaya Surabaya on 25 January.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matias Mier Jadi Rekrutan Terbaik BRI Liga 1 2024/2025, Bikin 5 Gol dalam 3 Laga |url=https://www.liputan6.com/bola/read/5896766/matias-mier-jadi-rekrutan-terbaik-bri-liga-1-20242025-bikin-5-gol-dalam-3-laga |date=27 January 2025 |website=liputan6.com |language=id}}</ref> He finished his loan spell with 8 goals in 15 appearances.
=== Return to Uruguay and El Salvador === Following the expiration of his contract with Bhayangkara, Mier returned to Uruguay and signed with River Plate Montevideo on 1 August 2025.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Matias Mier mengakhiri masa pinjaman dan kontraknya dengan Bhayangkara, lalu kembali ke Uruguay untuk bergabung dengan River Plate |url=https://wow.tribunnews.com/2025/07/29/sosok-matias-mier-yang-jadi-korban-sengitnya-lini-depan-bhayangkara-fc-berakhir-pulang-kampung |date=29 July 2025 |website=tribunnews.com |language=id}}</ref> He made two substitute appearances for the club during the 2025 Clausura tournament.
In January 2026, Mier moved to El Salvador to join Zacatecoluca F.C. for the Clausura 2026 season. He made his debut for the club on 17 January 2026 in a league match against C.D. Cacahuatique; he scored his first goal for the club in the 6th minute of the match, which ultimately ended in a 1–2 defeat.<ref>{{cite news |last=García |first=José |date=18 January 2026 |title=Matías Mier debuts with goal in El Salvador's Primera División |url=https://www.elsalvador.com/deportes/futbol/matias-mier-zacatecoluca-debut/ |work=El Diario de Hoy |access-date=20 January 2026}}</ref>
== Honours == '''Universidad Católica''' * Copa Chile: 2011
'''Junior''' * Copa Colombia: 2017
'''Independiente Medellin''' * Copa Colombia: 2020
==References== {{Reflist}}
==External links== * {{Fichajes|henry-matias-mier-codina|Henry Matías Mier Codina}} ([https://web.archive.org/web/20190115181926/http://www.fichajes.com/jugador/j90582_henry-matias-mier-codina archive 1], [https://web.archive.org/web/20110704154204/http://www.fichajes.com/jugador/Matias-Mier-81100.html archive 2]) * {{BDFA|HENRY-MATIAS-MIER-54874|Henry Matías Mier}}
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