César Haydar

César Rafael Haydar Villarreal (born 31 March 2001) is a Colombian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for Colombian club Atlético Nacional, on loan from Japanese club Kawasaki Frontale.

Club career Haydar was born in Suán, Atlántico Department, and started his career with local side Asefusa FC. In 2018, he joined Atlético Junior and was immediately assigned to their reserve team, Barranquilla FC, in the Categoría Primera B.

Haydar made his senior debut on 1 August 2018, starting in a 1–1 away draw against Cúcuta Deportivo. After having been promoted to the first team the following March,

On 30 July 2024, Haydar moved abroad to Japan for the first time and was loaned to J1 club Kawasaki Frontale for the second half of the 2024 season. On 4 September, he played the whole 90 minutes in a J.League Cup match against Ventforet Kofu, marking his first appearance for the club.

On 6 January 2025, Haydar was transferred to Kawasaki Frontale on a permanent deal for the 2025 season after half a season in loan. On 18 July 2025, Haydar was loaned to Colombian club Atlético Nacional.

Personal life Haydar is of Lebanese descent. His uncle, Alberto, was also a footballer and a defender,

Career statistics Club .