Erick Pulgar facts for kids
Pulgar in 2015
|
||||||||||
| Personal information | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Erick Antonio Pulgar Farfán | |||||||||
| Date of birth | 15 January 1994 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Antofagasta, Chile | |||||||||
| Height | 1.87 m | |||||||||
| Playing position | Defensive midfielder | |||||||||
| Club information | ||||||||||
| Current club | Flamengo | |||||||||
| Number | 5 | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 2000–2009 | Miramar Club Sur Este | |||||||||
| 2009–2011 | Deportes Antofagasta | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||
| 2011–2014 | Deportes Antofagasta | 38 | (2) | |||||||
| 2014–2015 | Universidad Católica | 35 | (7) | |||||||
| 2015–2019 | Bologna | 100 | (10) | |||||||
| 2019–2022 | Fiorentina | 74 | (8) | |||||||
| 2022 | → Galatasaray (loan) | 11 | (0) | |||||||
| 2022– | Flamengo | 86 | (2) | |||||||
| National team‡ | ||||||||||
| 2015– | Chile | 54 | (4) | |||||||
|
Honours
|
||||||||||
† Appearances (Goals). |
||||||||||
Erick Antonio Pulgar Farfán (born January 15, 1994) is a talented Chilean professional footballer. He plays as a defensive midfielder for the Brazilian club Flamengo. Erick is also an important player for the Chile national team. A defensive midfielder helps protect the team's goal and starts attacks from the middle of the field. He can also play as a defender.
Contents
Erick Pulgar: A Football Star
Early Days and First Clubs
Erick Pulgar was born in Antofagasta, Chile. He started playing football at just six years old for a local club called South West Miramar. When he was 15, a professional coach saw him play. This led to Erick joining the youth team of Deportes Antofagasta.
At Antofagasta, Erick first played as a winger and a left-back. He made his debut for the senior team in 2013. After that, he quickly became a regular player. People described him as a tall and fast player. He was known for covering the defense well and having excellent passing skills. In 2014, he was even named the player of the season!
Moving to Universidad Católica
On June 28, 2014, Erick moved to Universidad Católica. This was a big step in his career. He signed a three-year contract with the club.
Even though Universidad Católica had a tough season in 2014-15, Erick was their best player. When a new manager, Mario Salas, joined the team, Erick started playing as a central midfielder.
Playing in Italy: Bologna and Fiorentina
Erick's talent was noticed by European clubs. On August 20, 2015, he signed with the Italian club Bologna. He played there for four years and wore the number 5 shirt. In January 2019, he extended his contract with Bologna.
Later, on August 9, 2019, Erick joined another Italian club, Fiorentina. He continued to show his skills in the top Italian league.
Short Loan to Galatasaray
In February 2022, Erick went on a short loan to Galatasaray, a big club in Turkey. This gave him experience playing in a different league.
Joining Flamengo in Brazil
On July 29, 2022, Erick Pulgar made another big move. He joined Flamengo, a very famous club in Brazil. Flamengo paid about €3 million for him. He signed a contract with the Brazilian club until December 2025.
International Career for Chile
Erick Pulgar also plays for his country, Chile. He represents the Chile national team in important tournaments.
At the 2019 Copa América, Erick scored his first goal for the national team. This happened in Chile's first match against Japan. It was a special moment for him and his country.
Personal Life
In August 2020, Erick tested positive for COVID-19. He recovered and continued his football career.
Achievements and Awards
Erick Pulgar has won several important titles and awards throughout his career.
Flamengo
- Copa Libertadores: 2022
- Copa do Brasil: 2024
- Campeonato Carioca: 2024
Chile
Individual Awards
- Bola de Prata: 2023
- Campeonato Carioca Team of the Season: 2024
- Copa do Brasil Team of the Season: 2024
See also
In Spanish: Erick Pulgar para niños
