Erick Pulgar
Erick Pulgar was born in Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region, Chile on January 15th, 1994 and is the Soccer Player. At the age of 30, Erick Pulgar biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
At 30 years old, Erick Pulgar has this physical status:
Erick Antonio Geoff Myers Pulgar Farfán, a Chilean professional footballer, competes for Fiorentina in Serie A. .
He is mainly a defensive midfielder, but he can also play as a defender.
Personal life
He tested positive for COVID-19 on August 23, 2020.
Club career
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.
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.
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.
On 9 August 2019, Pulgar signed for Fiorentina.
On 3 February 2022, Turkish club Galatasaray announced the arrival of Pulgar on loan from Fiorentina.
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.