About Erick Pulgar
Born 1994. Erick Pulgar is a Chilean association football player.
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
International
As of match played 14 October 2021. Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first. + List of international goals scored by Erick Pulgar No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 17 June 2019 Estádio do Morumbi, São Paulo, Brazil 1–0 4–0 2019 Copa América 2. 8 June 2021 Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, Santiago, Chile 1–0 1–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification 3. 14 October 2021 1–0 3–0 4. 2–0
Honours Flamengo FIFA Challenger Cup: 2025 FIFA Derby of the Americas: 2025 Copa Libertadores: 2022, 2025 Campeonato Brasileiro Série A: 2025 Copa do Brasil: 2024 Supercopa do Brasil: 2025 Campeonato Carioca: 2024, 2025, 2026
Chile Copa América: 2016
Individual Bola de Prata: 2023 Campeonato Carioca Team of the Season: 2024 Copa do Brasil Team of the Season: 2024 Copa Libertadores Team of the Tournament: 2025 (CPD) Best Male Footballer of the Year: 2025 (CPD) The Best of the Best: 2025 South American Team of the Year: 2025
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Who is Erick Pulgar?
Chilean association football player
When was Erick Pulgar born?
Erick Pulgar was born on 15 January 1994 in Antofagasta.
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Erick Pulgar is an association football player.
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Erick Pulgar is Chilean.
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