Erick Pulgar

Erick Antonio Pulgar Farfán (born 15 January 1994) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Chile national team. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a defender.

Club career

Deportes Antofagasta

Born in Antofagasta, Pulgar started playing at age 6 for South West Miramar club. At 15, he was invited to a youth championship where the professional Carlos Carcamo approached the young player to sign for the Deportes Antofagasta youth team. At Antofagasta, Pulgar played as a winger and left back. He debuted for the senior team in 2013 after which he became a first team regular. He has been described as a tall, fast player that covers the defense very well, with a good passing game. In 2014 he was named player of the season.

Universidad Católica

On 28 June 2014, Deportes Antofagasta confirmed the transfer of Pulgar to Universidad Católica, for $400,000 US dollars for 70% of the player's rights. Pulgar signed a three-year contract.

Pulgar was the most outstanding player in a poor Universidad Católica 2014-15 season. After the arrival of manager Mario Salas, he started playing as a midfielder.

Bologna

On 20 August 2015, Italian club Bologna signed Pulgar from Universidad Católica on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He was given the number 5 shirt. On 11 January 2019, Pulgar extended his contract until 30 June 2022.

Fiorentina

On 9 August 2019, Pulgar signed for Fiorentina.

Loan to Galatasaray

On 3 February 2022, Turkish club Galatasaray announced the arrival of Pulgar on loan from Fiorentina.

Flamengo

On 29 July 2022 Flamengo signed Pulgar from Fiorentina in a €3 million transfer, he signed a contract with the Brazilian club until December 2025.

International career

At the 2019 Copa America, Pulgar scored a goal in Chile's opening match against Japan. This was his first goal for the national side.

Personal life

On 23 August 2020 he tested positive for COVID-19.

Career statistics

Club

As of match played 2 June 2024

International

As of match played 25 June 2024

As of match played 14 October 2021. Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first.

Honours

Club

Flamengo

• Copa Libertadores: 2022
• Campeonato Carioca: 2024

International

Chile

• Copa América: 2016

Individual

• Bola de Prata: 2023
• Campeonato Carioca Team of the Season: 2024

References

External links

• Erick Pulgar at Soccerway