Chile's Football Greats

Alexis Sánchez and Arturo Vidal are the leading representatives of the brilliant generation of footballers who have won the first two titles in their entire history for the Chilean national team. However, along with them, other great players are also recognized in the Chilean squad.

Iván Zamorano and Marcelo Salas

For example, the two great forwards Iván Zamorano and Marcelo Salas. Both formed the duo that led the Chilean team to the 1998 World Cup. They finished second in their group and were ultimately eliminated by Brazil in the round of 16.

Elías Figueroa

However, for the Chileans, Elías Figueroa, the central defender of the star-studded national team, is the best footballer they have ever had. He participated in three World Cups and was considered the best defender in the 1974 World Cup in Germany.

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