Javier Fuentealba

Javier Eduardo Fuentealba Verdejo (born 9 November 2001) is a Chilean futsal player who plays as a pivot for Ekstraklasa club We-Met Gmina Sierakowice and the Chile national team.

Career Fuentealba started his career with the futsal teams of San Antonio Unido and Deportes Melipilla in his homeland.

In March 2022, Fuentealba moved to Argentine and joined Newell's Old Boys , In 2024, he was loaned to Barracas Central , with whom he won the and the Copa de Oro.

In January 2025, Fuentealba moved to Europe and joined French club . In April of the year, he returned to South America and joined Paraguayan club to compete at the 2025 Copa Libertadores.

In July 2025, Fuentealba moved back to Europe and signed with Liga Placard club AD Fundão. The next year, he moved to Poland to play for We-Met Gmina Sierakowice.

International career Fuentealba made his debut with the Chile national team in 2022. a tour in Argentina, the CONMEBOL Evolution League, among others.

Personal life He is nicknamed Chino (Chinese) due to his resemblance to Asian people.