About Luis Marín
Born 1983. Luis Marín is a Chilean association football player.
Luis Antonio Marín Barahona (born 18 May 1983) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Career As a youth player, Marín was with a Colo-Colo football academy based in Casablanca and also represented the Valparaíso's team and Unión Cordillera. After trialed with Santiago Wanderers and Colo-Colo, he signed with Audax Italiano as a professional player.
Marin began his professional career playing for Audax Italiano from 2003 to 2006, and later in 2007 he joined Lota Schwager. In 2008, Marín was signed by Unión Española. His performances at Unión led to being selected for the Chile national football team to play in the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
In January 2011 he signed for O'Higgins and was captain of the team, reaching the 2012 Torneo Apertura final lost with Universidad de Chile on the penalty shoot-out, club which Marín signed a two-year loan in 2013.
On 18 December 2014, after he finished contract with Universidad de Chile, Marin signed for Sporting Kansas City of Major League Soccer. After playing Sporting KC's first eight matches (2–2–4) of 2015 with 19 saves, three shutouts and a 1.50 goals against average, Marin agreed to terminate his contract on 27 May.
On 3 June 2015, he returned his country for join Palestino.
International career He received his first call up to play for Chile in May 2010 against Trinidad and Tobago, performing well in a 2–0 win at Iquique. After appearing in a 0–0 draw with Venezuela at Temuco and once in the 2010 FIFA World Cup provisional list, against Mexico, he finally was included in the 23-man list by Marcelo Bielsa to represents Chile at South Africa.
Post-retirement In October 2025, Marín was appointed the president of , the trade union for professional association footballers in Chile, after Gamadiel García moved to FIFPRO.
Honours Universidad de Chile Primera División de Chile: 2014 Apertura
Individual Medalla Bicentenario: 2010
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Luis Marín?
Chilean footballer
When was Luis Marín born?
Luis Marín was born on 18 May 1983 in Valparaíso.
What is Luis Marín's occupation?
Luis Marín is an association football player.
What nationality is Luis Marín?
Luis Marín is Chilean.
Sources & further reading
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