Famous People from Chile: Famous Chilean Footballers Players/Soccer Players
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The following Chilean athletes dedicated themselves in promoting and inspiring people about football, one of the most well-loved sports in the world.
Manuel Pellegrini
Manuel Pellegrini is a former Chilean footballer and manager. As a coach, he has managed teams mostly in Argentina – San Lorenzo, River Plate – and Spain – Villarreal, Real Madrid, Málaga. On 26 May 2010, Real Madrid’s directors announced that Pellegrini would be replaced by José Mourinho.
Marcelo Salas
Marcelo Salas was one of Chile’s most recognized football players. Nicknamed El Matador and El Fenómeno (The Phenomenon) when he started to play in Argentina, Salas had a deft touch with his left foot, which led to some spectacular goals.
Elías Figueroa
Three times elected as the Best Football Player of America, former football star Elías Figueroa is considered the best Chilean footballer of all time, as well as one of the greatest defenders ever to play the game.
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