Charles Aránguiz

Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈtʃaɾles aˈɾaŋɡis]; born 17 April 1989) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Internacional and the Chile national team.

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Aránguiz and the second or maternal family name is Sandoval.
Charles Aránguiz
Aránguiz with Bayer Leverkusen in 2018
Personal information
Full name Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval
Date of birth (1989-04-17) 17 April 1989
Place of birth Puente Alto, Santiago, Chile
Height 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[1][2]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Internacional
Number 20
Youth career
2000-2002 Universidad de Chile
2002-2006 Cobreloa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2006–2009 Cobreloa 97 (11)
2007 → Cobresal (loan) 14 (1)
2009–2010 Colo-Colo 32 (5)
2010 Quilmes 14 (0)
2011–2013 Universidad de Chile 95 (20)
2014 Udinese 0 (0)
2014–2015 Internacional 38 (9)
2015–2023 Bayer Leverkusen 168 (10)
2023– Internacional 1 (0)
International career‡
2008 Chile U20 4 (1)
2009– Chile 100 (7)
Medal record
Representing  Chile
Copa America
Winner2015 Chile
Winner2016 USA
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2023
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 12 October 2023

With his former club Universidad de Chile, Aránguiz was considered one of the best midfielders in the Chilean Primera División, with a good sense of tactics, impressive stamina and intelligent playmaking, marking and passing abilities. He can play as a defensive, center or even as a right wing midfielder. He is described by FIFA's official website as "a crafty, tigerish midfielder of the highest order, notable for his ability to win and distribute the ball, pick out passes and hit the back of the net".[3]

Club career

Early life

Aránguiz was born in Puente Alto in Diego Portales neighborhood. His mother, Mariana Sandoval, is a football coach.[3] He started to play football in Universidad de Chile before leaving the club to join Cobreloa Academy when he was 13 years old.[4]

Early career
Aránguiz playing for Universidad de Chile in 2013

Aránguiz made his professional debut in 2006, for Cobreloa against Cobresal. His first goal in the Primera División was against O'Higgins in the same year. After a spell on loan at Cobresal, Aránguiz joined Colo-Colo, where he won the Clausura championship in 2009.[3]

In 2010, Aránguiz had a short spell at Argentine club Quilmes, before joining Colo-Colo's historic rivals Universidad de Chile for a fee of £616,000 on 1 January 2011. He immediately became an integral part of the squad, helping "U" to win the 2011 Copa Sudamericana, where the Chilean team remained unbeaten for the entire tournament.[5] By defeating Ecuadorian side Liga de Quito 4–0 on aggregate in the final,[6] Universidad de Chile became the first Chilean side to win a continental competition in twenty years.[7]

Having drawn 3–3 on aggregate with Unión Española in the semi-finals of the Copa Chile, Aránguiz led his team to the final, netting the "U"'s first kick in a 5–4 penalty shoot-out victory on 17 April 2013.[8] In the final, he played the full ninety minutes as Universidad secured a 2–1 win over Universidad Católica thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Juan Ignacio Duma.[9]

Internacional

On 11 January 2014, it was announced that Aránguiz was signed by Brazilian club Internacional on loan until 15 August 2014 from Granada, after its owner Giampaolo Pozzo, who also owns Udinese and Watford, had bought half of his rights from Universidad de Chile.[10][11] Although he never played for the Spanish club, as he was quickly loaned to the Brazilian club and later sold.

He was named the MVP of the 2014 Campeonato Gaúcho as Internacional won the tournament for a record 43rd time.[3]

On 11 June 2014, Charles Aránguiz's purchase was announced by Internacional's board in a joint transaction with investor Delcir Sonda for an undisclosed fee. Aránguiz signed a new contract which expires in June 2018.[12]

Bayer Leverkusen

On 13 August 2015, Bayer Leverkusen announced that they had signed Aránguiz from Internacional for an undisclosed fee thought to be around £8.6m.[13] He was given the number 20 shirt. Aranguiz was the subject of a fierce transfer battle between Bayer and Leicester City and despite the latter offering him a significantly higher salary, Aranguiz opted to move to Bayer Leverkusen. Aranguiz stated that Leicester was a small club and that he wanted to play in the Champions League.[14][15] Aránguiz was appointed as club captain ahead of the 2020–21 season, after Lars Bender abdicated the role due to ongoing injury issues.[16]

Return to Internacional

On 19 February 2023, it was announced Aránguiz had signed a pre-contract with returned to Internacional on a two-year deal.[17] On 2 April, Bayer Leverkusen announced that Aránguiz would move to returned to Internacional immediately.[18]

International career
Aránguiz during the hymn ceremony at the Chile vs. Australia match for the 2014 FIFA World Cup

He participated in Milk Cup in 2007. In 2008, he participated in Toulon Tournament, Milk Cup, and the Talents Cup. Along with Chile youth team he won the 2008 João Havelange Tournament.[19][20] He participated for the U-20 Chile team in 2009 South American Youth Championship; there he scored one goal in the championship from a free kick.

Aránguiz made his debut for the Chile national team in 2009, but was not selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup or the 2011 Copa América. He established himself in the Chile team during its successful 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, making seven appearances and scoring in wins against Bolivia and Venezuela.[3]

On 1 June 2014, Aránguiz was named to Chile's final 23-man roster for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.[21] In Chile's second group match against defending champions Spain at the Estádio do Maracanã, he provided the assist for Eduardo Vargas's goal before scoring himself as Chile eliminated Spain and secured qualification to the round of 16.[22]

At the 2015 Copa América, held in Chile, Aránguiz scored twice during a 5–0 defeat of Bolivia which ensured that La Roja would progress to the knockout stage as Group A winners.[23]

The following year, Aránguiz was once again a key player for Chile in their 2016 Copa América Centenario triumph. Aránguiz scored the crucial opening goal against Colombia in Chile's 2–0 semi-final victory over them. He then also played great in the final against Argentina and he converted a vital penalty in the penalty shoot-out which gave Chile victory once again against Argentina. Chile raised the Copa America trophy with this triumph and Aránguiz was a key player for them throughout the tournament.[24]

On 12 October 2023, Aránguiz played his 100th international match for Chile in a 2–0 win over Peru during the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[25]

Personal life

His mother, Mariana Sandoval, was a football coach and leader at amateur level for over 30 years in Puente Alto and was highlighted by CONMEBOL due to these contributions.[26]

His brother, Gilberto, is a football coach working for club Municipal Puente Alto in the Chilean Tercera B during 2022.[27]

His cousin, Mario Sandoval, is also a professional football player.[28]

Career statistics

Club
As of match played 15 October 2022
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League State League National cup Continental Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Universidad de Chile 2011[29] Chilean Primera División 394—5012[lower-alpha 1]0—564
2012[29] Chilean Primera División 314—5016[lower-alpha 2]02[lower-alpha 3]0544
2013[29] Chilean Primera División 125—425[lower-alpha 4]11[lower-alpha 5]0228
2013–14[29] Chilean Primera División 137—005[lower-alpha 1]4—1811
Total 9520—1423853014027
Internacional 2014[29] Série A 24693411[lower-alpha 1]0—3810
2015[29] Série A —50—11[lower-alpha 4]0—160
Total 24614341120—5410
Bayer Leverkusen 2015–16[29] Bundesliga 72——00—72
2016–17[29] Bundesliga 262—208[lower-alpha 6]0—362
2017–18[29] Bundesliga 271—41——312
2018–19[29] Bundesliga 242—104[lower-alpha 7]1—293
2019–20[29] Bundesliga 271—418[lower-alpha 8]2—414
2020–21[29] Bundesliga 210—311[lower-alpha 7]0—251
2021–22[29] Bundesliga 261—105[lower-alpha 7]1—322
2022–23[29] Bundesliga 101—114[lower-alpha 6]0—152
Total 16810—164304—21418
Career total 287361433478093040855
  1. Appearance(s) in Copa Sudamericana
  2. Twelve appearances in Copa Libertadores, four appearances in Copa Sudamericana
  3. Appearances in Recopa Sudamericana
  4. Appearances in Copa Libertadores
  5. Appearance in Supercopa de Chile
  6. Appearances in UEFA Champions League
  7. Appearance(s) in UEFA Europa League
  8. Five appearances and one goal in UEFA Champions League, three appearances and one goal in UEFA Europa League

International
As of match played 12 October 2023[30]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Chile 200910
201030
201120
201262
201360
2014132
201592
2016131
2017120
201820
2019110
202020
2021120
202250
202330
Total1007
Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Aránguiz goal.
List of international goals scored by Charles Aránguiz[30][29]
No. Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
12 June 2012Estadio Hernando Siles, La Paz, Bolivia Bolivia1–02–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification
29 June 2012Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela Venezuela2–02–02014 FIFA World Cup qualification
318 June 2014Estádio do Maracanã, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Spain2–02–02014 FIFA World Cup
414 October 2014Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso, Coquimbo, Chile Bolivia1–12–2Friendly
519 June 2015Estadio Nacional de Chile, Santiago, Chile Bolivia1–05–02015 Copa América
63–05–0
722 June 2016Soldier Field, Chicago, United States Colombia1–02–0Copa América Centenario

Honours

Colo-Colo

Universidad de Chile

Internacional

Chile

Individual

See also

References
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  2. "Charles Aránguiz Profile - Yahoo Sports". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved 29 August 2016.
  3. "Charles ARANGUIZ". FIFA. Archived from the original on 10 June 2014. Retrieved 19 June 2014.
  4. "Quiero sacar a mi familia de la población"
  5. "Historia" (in Spanish). Universidad de Chile. Retrieved 18 June 2014.
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  25. "Un histórico: Charles Aránguiz llegó a 100 partidos con La Roja" (in Spanish). alairelibre.cl. 12 October 2023.
  26. "La Conmebol destaca a la mamá de Charles Aránguiz". La Tercera. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  27. Vicuña, Rodrigo (1 August 2022). "Club del fútbol chileno se ilusiona con arrebatarle Charles Aránguiz a la U: "Sería un sueño tenerlo"". En Cancha (in Spanish). Retrieved 1 August 2022.
  28. "La dura carrera del primo de Charles Aránguiz que por fin puede brillar en Primera". chile.as.com. 2 March 2020. Retrieved 20 October 2020.
  29. Charles Aránguiz at Soccerway
  30. "Charles Aránguiz". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 1 February 2022.
  31. "Cuatro jugadores de la "U" integran el "Equipo Ideal de América 2012"" (in Spanish). La Tercera. 27 December 2012. Retrieved 22 February 2021.
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