Charles Aránguiz facts for kids
Aránguiz with Bayer Leverkusen in 2018
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| Full name | Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval | |||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | 17 April 1989 | |||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Puente Alto, Santiago, Chile | |||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m | |||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Midfielder | |||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Universidad de Chile | |||||||||||||||
| Number | 29 | |||||||||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||||||||
| 2000–2002 | Universidad de Chile | |||||||||||||||
| 2002–2006 | Cobreloa | |||||||||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||
| 2006–2009 | Cobreloa | 97 | (11) | |||||||||||||
| 2007 | → Cobresal (loan) | 14 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Colo-Colo | 32 | (5) | |||||||||||||
| 2010 | Quilmes | 14 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2011–2013 | Universidad de Chile | 95 | (20) | |||||||||||||
| 2014 | Udinese | 0 | (0) | |||||||||||||
| 2014–2015 | Internacional | 38 | (9) | |||||||||||||
| 2015–2023 | Bayer Leverkusen | 168 | (10) | |||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Internacional | 41 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2024– | Universidad de Chile | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||
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| 2008 | Chile U20 | 4 | (1) | |||||||||||||
| 2009–2023 | Chile | 101 | (7) | |||||||||||||
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Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval is a professional footballer from Chile. He was born on April 17, 1989. Charles plays as a midfielder for Universidad de Chile.
Many people think Charles is one of the best midfielders in Chilean football. He is known for his smart tactics and great energy. He is also very good at passing the ball and scoring goals. Charles can play in different midfield roles, like a defensive midfielder or even on the right side. FIFA says he is a "crafty, tigerish midfielder of the highest order." This means he is very skilled and strong in the middle of the field.
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Charles Aránguiz: His Football Journey
Starting Out in Football
Charles Aránguiz grew up in Puente Alto, Chile. His mom, Mariana Sandoval, was a football coach. He started playing football at Universidad de Chile. When he was 13, he moved to the Cobreloa Academy.
Early Club Career
Charles became a professional player in 2006 with Cobreloa. He scored his first goal against O'Higgins that same year. After playing for Cobresal on loan, he joined Colo-Colo. There, he helped his team win the Clausura championship in 2009.
In 2010, Charles played briefly for Quilmes in Argentina. Then, in 2011, he joined Universidad de Chile. He quickly became a very important player for them. He helped "U" win the 2011 Copa Sudamericana. This is a big tournament for South American clubs. His team won without losing a single game! They beat Liga de Quito 4–0 in the final. This was the first time a Chilean team won a big continental title in 20 years.
In 2013, Charles also helped Universidad de Chile win the Copa Chile. He scored a penalty in the semi-final shootout. In the final, his team won 2–1 against Universidad Católica.
Playing in Brazil: Internacional
On January 11, 2014, Charles moved to the Brazilian club Internacional. He first joined them on loan. He was later fully bought by Internacional.
He was named the best player (MVP) of the 2014 Campeonato Gaúcho. This is a state championship in Brazil. Internacional won this tournament for the 43rd time, which was a record! Charles signed a new contract with Internacional until 2018.
Moving to Germany: Bayer Leverkusen
On August 13, 2015, Charles signed with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. Many clubs wanted him, but he chose Bayer Leverkusen. He said he wanted to play in the Champions League, which is Europe's top club competition.
He became the team captain for the 2020–21 season. This showed how important he was to the team.
Back to Internacional
In February 2023, Charles decided to return to Internacional in Brazil. He signed a two-year deal with them. He moved back to Brazil in April that year.
Back to Universidad de Chile
In the second half of 2024, Charles Aránguiz returned to his old club, Universidad de Chile. He signed a deal to play for them until the end of 2025.
Playing for Chile: International Career
Charles played for Chile's youth teams, including the Under-20 team. He won the 2008 João Havelange Tournament with them.
He first played for the senior Chile national team in 2009. He became a regular player during the qualifying games for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. He played in seven matches and scored goals against Bolivia and Venezuela.
In the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Charles was a key player. In a group match against Spain, he helped Chile win 2–0. He assisted one goal and scored another himself! This win helped Chile move to the next round.
At the 2015 Copa América, which was held in Chile, Charles scored two goals against Bolivia. This helped Chile win 5–0 and finish first in their group. Chile went on to win the tournament!
The next year, Charles was again very important for Chile in the 2016 Copa América Centenario. He scored the first goal in Chile's 2–0 semi-final win against Colombia. In the final against Argentina, he scored a crucial penalty in the shootout. This helped Chile win the Copa América trophy again!
On October 12, 2023, Charles played his 100th game for the Chilean national team. This was a big milestone in his career.
Charles Aránguiz: Personal Life
Charles's mother, Mariana Sandoval, was a football coach for over 30 years. She was recognized by CONMEBOL for her contributions to amateur football.
His brother, Gilberto, is also a football coach. He works for a club called Municipal Puente Alto. Charles's cousin, Mario Sandoval, is also a professional football player.
Honours
Charles Aránguiz has won many titles with his clubs and the national team:
Colo-Colo
- Primera División de Chile: 2009 Clausura
Universidad de Chile
- Copa Sudamericana: 2011
- Primera División de Chile: 2011 Apertura, 2011 Clausura, 2012 Apertura
- Copa Chile: 2012–13
Internacional
- Campeonato Gaúcho: 2014, 2015
Chile
- Copa América: 2015, 2016
- Copa del Pacífico: 2012
Individual Awards
- Copa Sudamericana's Ideal Team: 2012, 2013
- America's Ideal Team: 2012
- Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2016
Images for kids
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Charles Aránguiz playing for Universidad de Chile in 2013
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Charles Aránguiz during the hymn ceremony at the Chile vs. Australia match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup
