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Erick Antonio Pulgar Farfán (born 15 January 1994) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Flamengo and the Chile national team. Mainly a defensive midfielder, he can also play as a defender.




Club career






= Deportes Antofagasta

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Born in Antofagasta, Pulgar started playing at age 6 for South West Miramar club. At 15, he was invited to a youth championship where the professional Carlos Carcamo approached the young player to sign for the Deportes Antofagasta youth team. At Antofagasta, Pulgar played as a winger and left back. He debuted for the senior team in 2013 after which he became a first team regular. He has been described as a tall, fast player that covers the defense very well, with a good passing game. In 2014 he was named player of the season.




= Universidad Católica

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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

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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

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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

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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

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As of match played 5 October 2024




= International

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As of match played 15 October 2024

As of match played 14 October 2021. Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first.




Honours






= Club

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Flamengo

Copa Libertadores: 2022
Copa do Brasil: 2024
Campeonato Carioca: 2024




= International

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Chile

Copa América: 2016




= Individual

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Bola de Prata: 2023
Campeonato Carioca Team of the Season: 2024




References






External links


Erick Pulgar at Soccerway

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