Edwin Frías

Edwin Frías
Personal information
Date of birth (2006-05-18) 18 May 2006
Place of birth Salcedo, Dominican Republic
Position Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Cibao
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2024– Cibao 17 (0)
International career
2022–2023 Dominican Republic U17 2 (0)
2024– Dominican Republic U20 3 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15 December 2025

Edwin Frías (born 18 May 2006) is a Dominican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Cibao FC in the Liga Dominicana de Futbol. He has represented the Dominican Republic at youth international level.

Early life

Frías was born and raised in Ojo de Agua, Salcedo, in the Hermanas Mirabal province of the Dominican Republic. He is one of five siblings and spent much of his early life balancing his studies with his development as a footballer. Initially starting out as an outfield player, he eventually transitioned to the goalkeeper position, inspired in part by Dominican international Miguel Lloyd.

On 6 June 2021, at just 15 years and 18 days old, Frías made his senior professional debut for Cibao in a 3–0 victory over Atlético San Francisco. At the time, he became the youngest goalkeeper to debut in the LDF and the second‑youngest goalkeeper in the world to make a professional top‑division appearance. He kept a clean sheet on debut, helping Cibao maintain a strong position in the league standings. Frías continued with Cibao FC and was part of the squad retained by the club for the 2024 LDF season, with the club announcing his contract renewal alongside other young talents

Club career

Frías began his professional career with Cibao FC, joining the first team in 2024. He has been a key player for the club, contributing to their domestic league campaigns and participation in regional competitions such as the Caribbean Club Championship.

International career

Frías has represented the Dominican Republic national football team at various levels.

Style of play

Frías is known for his reflexes, shot-stopping abilities, and command of the penalty area.

Honours

Cibao FC

References