Chilean · Santiago, Chile · Born 22 May 1987Ferocious box-to-box midfielder and Copa América winner whose combative style and medal haul made him one of the most decorated footballers of his generation.
Arturo Erasmo Vidal Pardo was born in San Joaquín, Santiago on 22 May 1987. One of the most relentless and combative midfielders of the modern era, Vidal built a career defined by trophies and intensity. He came through Colo-Colo's academy before joining Bayer Leverkusen in 2007. In 2011 he moved to Juventus, winning four consecutive Serie A titles. A £25m move to Bayern Munich in 2015 added three Bundesliga titles. He later played for Barcelona, Internazionale and Flamengo. Internationally, Vidal was the engine of Chile's golden generation, winning back-to-back Copa América titles in 2015 and 2016 and earning over 130 caps. His intensity, late runs into the box and leadership made him an indispensable figure at every club he played for.
Key player in Chile's back-to-back Copa América victories
He won league titles in Italy, Germany, Spain and Brazil — one of only a handful of players to win top-flight titles in four different countries.
Did You Know?How They Played
Box-to-box midfielder with exceptional work rate, aerial ability, and leadership qualities
Lasting Impact
One of Chile's greatest players, known for his warrior mentality and trophy collection across Europe
Career Honours
- Copa América 2015, 2016
- Serie A 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
- Bundesliga 2016, 2017, 2018
- La Liga 2019
- DFB-Pokal 2017
- Copa del Rey 2021
- Coppa Italia 2021
| Club | Period | Apps | Goals | Shirt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colo-Colo | 2005–2007 | 44 | 10 | #23 |
| Bayer Leverkusen | 2007–2011 | 115 | 14 | #9 |
| Barcelona | 2018–2020 | 45 | 5 | #9 |
| Juventus | 2011–2015 | 171 | 35 | — |
| Inter Milan | 2020–2022 | 71 | 8 | — |
| Flamengo | 2022–2023 | 44 | 7 | — |
| Athletico Paranaense | 2023–2024 | 31 | 2 | — |
| Bayern Munich | 2015–2018 | 124 | 22 | — |
 Chile | — | 142 | 34 | — |
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