Iván Zamorano facts for kids
Zamorano in 2013
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| Full name | Iván Luis Zamorano Zamora | |||||||||
| Birth name | Iván Luis Zamorano Zamora | |||||||||
| Date of birth | 18 January 1967 | |||||||||
| Place of birth | Santiago, Chile | |||||||||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | |||||||||
| Position(s) | Striker | |||||||||
| Youth career | ||||||||||
| 1983–1985 | Cobresal | |||||||||
| Senior career* | ||||||||||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) | |||||||
| 1985–1988 | Cobresal | 45 | (22) | |||||||
| 1985–1986 | → Cobreandino (loan) | 29 | (27) | |||||||
| 1988–1990 | St. Gallen | 56 | (34) | |||||||
| 1990–1992 | Sevilla | 59 | (21) | |||||||
| 1992–1996 | Real Madrid | 137 | (77) | |||||||
| 1996–2001 | Inter Milan | 101 | (25) | |||||||
| 2001–2003 | América | 63 | (33) | |||||||
| 2003 | Colo-Colo | 14 | (8) | |||||||
| Total | 504 | (247) | ||||||||
| International career | ||||||||||
| 2000 | Chile Olympic (O.P.) | 5 | (6) | |||||||
| 1987–2001 | Chile | 69 | (34) | |||||||
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Iván Luis Zamorano Zamora (born on January 18, 1967) is a famous former footballer from Chile. He played as a striker, which means he was a player whose main job was to score goals. Many people think he is one of Chile's best footballers ever and one of the top strikers of his time.
Iván Zamorano played for the Chile national team from 1987 to 2001. During this time, he played in the 1998 World Cup and four Copa América tournaments. He also won a bronze medal at the 2000 Olympic Games with Chile's under-23 team, where he was the top scorer. He played for several big clubs like Sevilla and Real Madrid in Spain, Inter Milan in Italy, and América in Mexico.
He won the 1994–95 La Liga title with Real Madrid and was the league's top scorer that season. He also helped Inter Milan win the UEFA Cup in 1998 and won the Liga MX title with América. Zamorano was known for being a strong player and great at scoring goals, especially with his head. In 2004, he was chosen for the FIFA 100, a list of the best living football players picked by the legendary Pelé. He was often called Bam Bam or Iván the Terrible.
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Playing for Clubs
Starting in Chile and Switzerland
Iván Zamorano began his football journey in Chile with Cobresal in December 1985. He was loaned to another Chilean team, Trasandino (then called Cobreandino), for the 1985–86 season. After returning to Cobresal, he helped them win the 1987 Copa Chile.
In 1988, Zamorano moved to Europe to play for St. Gallen in Switzerland. He quickly became a star there, scoring 37 goals in 61 matches over three seasons. In the 1989–90 season, he was the top scorer in the Swiss league.
Success in Spain with Real Madrid
In 1990, Zamorano joined Sevilla in Spain's top league, Primera División. He played 63 matches and scored 23 goals for Sevilla before moving to Real Madrid for $6 million.
At Real Madrid, from 1992 to 1996, Zamorano had a very successful time. He won one league title, one Copa del Rey (Spanish Cup), and one Supercopa de España (Spanish Supercup). In 1995, under coach Jorge Valdano, Zamorano was key to Real Madrid winning the Spanish League title. He scored 28 goals that season, including three goals in one game against Barcelona. This made him the league's top scorer, earning him the Pichichi Trophy. He played 173 games for Real Madrid and scored 101 goals in total.
Time in Italy with Inter Milan
After six seasons in Spain, Zamorano moved to Italy to play for Inter Milan from 1996 to 2000. He played alongside other famous players like Ronaldo, Javier Zanetti, and Youri Djorkaeff. When he first joined, he wore the number nine shirt. However, when Roberto Baggio arrived, Ronaldo wanted the number nine shirt. So, Zamorano cleverly chose the number 18 and added a "+" sign to his shirt, making it "1+8". This way, he was still mathematically a number 9 striker!
In May 1998, Inter Milan won the UEFA Cup by beating Lazio 3–0 in the final, with Zamorano scoring the first goal. He had also scored in the previous year's final, but Inter lost that game in a penalty shootout.
Later Career in Mexico and Chile
In 2001, Zamorano moved to Mexico to play for América for two seasons. He helped them win the Torneo de Verano (Summer Tournament) in his first season. He finished his career in 2003, playing for Colo-Colo in Chile, which was a dream come true for him since childhood. He announced his retirement in July 2003, after playing professionally for over 16 years.
Playing for Chile
Iván Zamorano first played for the Chilean national team on June 19, 1987, when he was 20 years old. He scored a goal in a 3–1 win against Peru. One of his most amazing games was on April 29, 1997, when he scored five goals in a World Cup qualifier against Venezuela, which Chile won 6–0.
He played in all four of Chile's matches at the 1998 World Cup. Even though he didn't score, he was very important to the team, helping set up goals for his teammates. At the 2000 Olympic Games, he won a bronze medal with the Chilean team. He scored two goals in a 2–0 win against the United States and was the top scorer of the tournament with six goals.
His last game for Chile was a friendly match against France on September 1, 2001, when he was 34. Chile won that game 2–1. In total, Zamorano played 69 games for Chile and scored 34 goals.
Personal Life
Iván Zamorano was born in Santiago, Chile. He was the only son of Luis Zamorano and Alicia Zamora. When he was three, his family moved to Maipu. Sadly, when he was 13, his father, who had taught him to love football, passed away.
He has a close friendship with fellow footballer Fabián Estay. In 2005, Iván married María Alberó, an Argentine model. Since 2016, they have lived in Miami.
Outside Football
After retiring from playing, Zamorano has stayed involved in the public eye. In 2007, he was the face of the new Santiago transport system, Transantiago. In 2021, he became a brand ambassador for Betsson, a sports betting company. He has also worked as a football commentator for TV channels like Univision and TUDN, sharing his knowledge of the game.
Career Statistics
Club
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
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| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Cobresal | 1985 | Primera División | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | ||
| Total | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Cobreandino | 1986 | Segunda División | 29 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 27 |
| Cobresal | 1987 | Primera División | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 27 |
| 1988 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29 | 8 | ||
| Total | 43 | 22 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 35 | ||
| St. Gallen | 1988–89 | Swiss Super League | 17 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 10 |
| 1989–90 | 33 | 23 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 25 | ||
| 1990–91 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 3 | ||
| Total | 56 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 64 | 38 | ||
| Sevilla | 1990–91 | La Liga | 29 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 10 |
| 1991–92 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 13 | ||
| Total | 59 | 21 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 23 | ||
| Real Madrid | 1992–93 | La Liga | 34 | 26 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 45 | 37 |
| 1993–94 | 36 | 11 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 47 | 17 | ||
| 1994–95 | 38 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 44 | 31 | ||
| 1995–96 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 38 | 16 | ||
| Total | 137 | 77 | 15 | 10 | 22 | 14 | 174 | 101 | ||
| Inter Milan | 1996–97 | Serie A | 31 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 47 | 13 |
| 1997–98 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 3 | ||
| 1998–99 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 3 | 38 | 14 | ||
| 1999–2000 | 30 | 7 | 5 | 1 | – | 35 | 8 | |||
| 2000–01 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 1 | ||
| Total | 101 | 25 | 18 | 7 | 29 | 7 | 148 | 39 | ||
| América | 2000–01 | Primera División | 17 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 11 |
| 2001–02 | 35 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 44 | 22 | ||
| 2002–03 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 4 | ||
| Total | 63 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 72 | 37 | ||
| Colo-Colo | 2003 | Primera División | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 18 | 8 |
| Career total | 490 | 233 | 73 | 50 | 59 | 25 | 622 | 349 | ||
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 1987 | 5 | 1 |
| 1988 | 5 | 0 | |
| 1989 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1990 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 9 | 6 | |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 2 | 2 | |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1996 | 8 | 5 | |
| 1997 | 5 | 9 | |
| 1998 | 8 | 2 | |
| 1999 | 8 | 3 | |
| 2000 | 10 | 4 | |
| 2001 | 5 | 0 | |
| Total | 69 | 34 | |
Honours and Awards
Iván Zamorano won many titles and awards during his football career:
Cobreandino
- Segunda División de Chile: 1985
Cobresal
- Copa Chile: 1987
Real Madrid
- La Liga: 1994–95
- Copa del Rey: 1992–93
- Supercopa de España: 1993
Inter Milan
- UEFA Cup: 1997–98
- UEFA Cup runner-up: 1996–97
América
- Mexican Primera División: Verano 2002
- Pre-Libertadores Tournament: 2001
Chile
- Olympic Bronze Medal: 2000
Individual Awards
- Swiss Super League Best Foreign Player: 1989–90
- EFE Trophy: 1992–93, 1994–95 (Award for the best Ibero-American player in La Liga)
- Pichichi Trophy: 1994–95 (Award for the top scorer in La Liga)
- Don Balón Award: 1994–95 (Award for the best foreign player in La Liga)
- European Sports Media Team of the Year: 1994–95
- Olympic Games top scorer: 2000
- FIFA 100 (List of the best living football players chosen by Pelé)
See also
In Spanish: Iván Zamorano para niños
