Fernando Meneses

Fernando Andrés Meneses Cornejo (born 27 September 1985) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Football career In 2004, he debuted in Colo-Colo. In those years, he also studied a technical-professional career in physical activity at the University of the Americas, where also was classmate of his teammates Claudio Bravo, Luis Mena and Miguel Riffo.

International career He was a part of the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship with Chile. He wore jersey number seven. Since then he has been called up to the adult squad for friendlies.

In May 2008, Meneses took part in the 2008 Toulon Tournament with Chile and played in all five games.

He was named in the preliminary squad for the 2015 Copa America but was omitted from the final squad.

In 2021, he played for Chilean Segunda División side Rodelindo Román.

International goals GoalDateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition 1 15 January 2013 Estadio La Portada, La Serena, Chile 2–1 2–1 Friendly

Personal life His son, Joaquín, is a youth footballer from the Universidad Católica youth ranks who has taken part of the Chile national youth teams.

Post-retirement In July 2023, Meneses joined the amateur club Deportivo Viña Rosario from Peumo, alongside the also former professional footballer Roberto Ávalos.

Honours

Club Colo-Colo Primera División de Chile (2): 2006 Apertura, 2006 Clausura

Universidad Católica Primera División de Chile (1): 2010 Copa Chile (1): 2011

Veracruz Copa MX: Clausura 2016