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Franco Ortega

b. 1996

Chilean association football player

Association football player
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About Franco Ortega

Born 1996. Franco Ortega is a Chilean association football player.

Franco Sebastián Ortega Venegas (25 June 1996) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a left wing-back for Deportes Temuco.

Club career A product of Santiago Wanderers, Ortega made his professional debut in the 0–2 away win against San Marcos de Arica on 15 January 2016 for the Chilean Primera División. From 2018 to 2021, he was subsequently loaned out to Independiente de Cauquenes, Fernández Vial and San Luis de Quillota.

In February 2021, Ortega joined Deportes Melipilla in the Primera División. In the second half of the same year, he was loaned out to Deportes Puerto Montt. Back to Deportes Melipilla in 2022, he spent three seasons with them, becoming the runners-up in the 2024 Segunda División Profesional.

In 2025, Ortega played for Magallanes. He switched to Deportes Temuco for the 2026 season.

International career Ortega represented Chile at under-17 level in the 2013 South American Championship.

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Important facts

Born
25 June 1996, Villa Alemana
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Association football player
Nationality
Chile

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Franco Ortega?

Chilean association football player

When was Franco Ortega born?

Franco Ortega was born on 25 June 1996 in Villa Alemana.

What is Franco Ortega's occupation?

Franco Ortega is an association football player.

What nationality is Franco Ortega?

Franco Ortega is Chilean.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franco Ortega

· Wikidata: Q2917683

· DBpedia: Franco Ortega

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