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Arturo Vidal

Arturo Vidal

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Birthday
May 22, 1987
Age
38
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Net Worth
$25M

About

Arturo Vidal is a Chilean professional footballer currently playing as a midfielder for Colo-Colo and captaining the Chile national team. He is renowned for his energetic and tenacious style of play, earning nicknames such as 'Il Guerriero' and 'Rey Arturo.' Vidal is considered one of the greatest Chilean players of all time, known for his hard-tackling, aggressive approach, and versatility on the field.

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Career Timeline

2005D$0.5M

Professional Debut at Colo-Colo

Vidal began his professional career at Chilean club Colo-Colo. His energetic and combative style quickly made him stand out as a promising young midfielder.

2011C$5M+$4.5M

Transfer to Juventus

After successful spells at Bayer Leverkusen, Vidal joined Juventus in Italy. He became a key player in Juventus's midfield, helping them dominate Serie A.

2013B$10M+$5M

Serie A Dominance

Vidal won consecutive Serie A titles with Juventus, establishing himself as one of Europe's top box-to-box midfielders. His relentless energy and goal-scoring ability were crucial to Juventus's success.

2015A$15M+$5M

Copa América Champion

Vidal captained Chile to their first-ever Copa América title, defeating Argentina in the final. This victory made him a national hero and elevated his global profile significantly.

2016A$18M+$3M

Second Copa América Title

Vidal led Chile to back-to-back Copa América titles, cementing his legacy as one of Chile's greatest players. He was at the peak of his powers during this period.

2018B$20M+$2M

Transfer to Barcelona

After winning league titles with Bayern Munich, Vidal joined Barcelona. Though no longer at his absolute peak, he remained a valuable squad player for the Catalan giants.

2020B$22M+$2M

Move to Inter Milan

Vidal reunited with Antonio Conte at Inter Milan, helping the club win Serie A. His experience and combative style were still assets in top-level European football.

2023C$24M+$2M

Return to Colo-Colo

After spells at Flamengo and Athletico Paranaense in Brazil, Vidal returned to his boyhood club Colo-Colo. This homecoming was celebrated by Chilean fans.

2026B$25M+$1M

Colo-Colo Captain and Legend

Vidal continues playing for and captaining Colo-Colo while also leading the Chile national team. He remains well-known globally for his successful European career and is revered as one of Chile's greatest footballers of all time.

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Last updated: February 23, 2026