 Aránguiz withBayer Leverkusen in 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
| Personal information | |||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval | ||||||||||||||||
| Date of birth | (1989-04-17)17 April 1989 (age 36) | ||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Puente Alto, Santiago, Chile | ||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.71 m (5 ft 7 in)[1][2] | ||||||||||||||||
| Position | Midfielder | ||||||||||||||||
| Team information | |||||||||||||||||
Current team | Universidad de Chile | ||||||||||||||||
| 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) | ||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Internacional | 41 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2024– | Universidad de Chile | 18 | (3) | ||||||||||||||
| International career‡ | |||||||||||||||||
| 2008 | Chile U20 | 4 | (1) | ||||||||||||||
| 2009– | Chile | 103 | (7) | ||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 12 July 2025 ‡ National team caps and goals as of 25 March 2025 | |||||||||||||||||
Charles Mariano Aránguiz Sandoval (Spanish pronunciation:[ˈtʃaɾlesaˈɾaŋɡis]; born 17 April 1989) is a Chilean professionalfootballer who plays as amidfielder forLiga de Primera clubUniversidad de Chile.
With his former clubUniversidad de Chile, Aránguiz was considered one of the best midfielders in theChilean 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 byFIFA'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]
Aránguiz was born inPuente Alto in Diego Portales neighborhood. His mother, Mariana Sandoval, is a football coach.[3] He started to play football inUniversidad de Chile before leaving the club to joinCobreloa Academy when he was 13 years old.[4]
Aránguiz made his professional debut in 2006, for Cobreloa againstCobresal. His first goal in the Primera División was againstO'Higgins in the same year. After a spell on loan at Cobresal, Aránguiz joinedColo-Colo, where he won theClausura championship in2009.[3]
In 2010, Aránguiz had a short spell atArgentine clubQuilmes, before joining Colo-Colo's historic rivalsUniversidad 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 the2011 Copa Sudamericana, where the Chilean team remained unbeaten for the entire tournament.[5] By defeatingEcuadorian sideLiga de Quito 4–0 on aggregate in thefinal,[6] Universidad de Chile became the first Chilean side to win a continental competition in twenty years.[7]
Having drawn 3–3 on aggregate withUnión Española in the semi-finals of theCopa Chile, Aránguiz led his team to the final, netting the "U"'s first kick in a 5–4penalty shoot-out victory on 17 April 2013.[8] In thefinal, he played the full ninety minutes as Universidad secured a 2–1 win overUniversidad Católica thanks to a stoppage-time goal fromJuan Ignacio Duma.[9]
On 11 January 2014, it was announced that Aránguiz was signed byBrazilian clubInternacional on loan until 15 August 2014 fromGranada, after its ownerGiampaolo Pozzo, who also ownsUdinese andWatford, had bought half of his rights fromUniversidad 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 theMVP of the2014 Campeonato Gaúcho as Internacional won the tournament for a record 43rd time.[3]
On 11 June 2014, Charles Aránguiz's purchase was announced byInternacional'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]
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 andLeicester 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 asclub captain ahead of the2020–21 season, afterLars Bender abdicated the role due to ongoing injury issues.[16]
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 return to Internacional immediately.[18]
In the second half of 2024, Aránguiz returned toUniversidad de Chile on a deal until the end of 2025.[19]
Aránguiz participated inMilk Cup in 2007. In 2008, he participated inToulon Tournament, Milk Cup, and the Talents Cup. Along with Chile youth team he won the 2008 João Havelange Tournament.[20][21] He participated for theU-20 Chile team in2009 South American Youth Championship; there he scored one goal in the championship from a free kick.
Aránguiz made his debut for theChile national team in 2009, but was not selected for the2010 FIFA World Cup or the2011 Copa América. He established himself in the Chile team during its successful2014 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign, making seven appearances and scoring in wins againstBolivia andVenezuela.[3]
On 1 June 2014, Aránguiz was named to Chile's final 23-man roster for the2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.[22] In Chile's second group match against defending championsSpain at theEstádio do Maracanã, he provided the assist forEduardo Vargas's goal before scoring himself as Chile eliminated Spain and secured qualification to theround of 16.[23]
At the2015 Copa América, held in Chile, Aránguiz scored twice during a 5–0 defeat ofBolivia which ensured thatLa Roja would progress to theknockout stage asGroup A winners.[24]
The following year, Aránguiz was once again a key player for Chile in their2016 Copa América Centenario triumph. Aránguiz scored the crucial opening goal againstColombia in Chile's 2–0 semi-final victory over them. He then also played great in thefinal againstArgentina and he converted a vital penalty in thepenalty 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.[25]
On 12 October 2023, Aránguiz played his 100th international match for Chile in a 2–0 win overPeru during the2026 FIFA World Cup qualification.[26]
His mother, Mariana Sandoval, was a football coach and leader at amateur level for over 30 years inPuente Alto and was highlighted byCONMEBOL due to these contributions.[27]
His brother, Gilberto, is a football coach working for club Municipal Puente Alto in theChilean Tercera B during 2022.[28]
His cousin,Mario Sandoval, is also a professional football player.[29]
| Club | Season | League | State league | National cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Universidad de Chile | 2011[30] | Chilean Primera División | 39 | 4 | — | 5 | 0 | 12[a] | 0 | — | 56 | 4 | ||
| 2012[30] | Chilean Primera División | 31 | 4 | — | 5 | 0 | 16[b] | 0 | 2[c] | 0 | 54 | 4 | ||
| 2013[30] | Chilean Primera División | 12 | 5 | — | 4 | 2 | 5[d] | 1 | 1[e] | 0 | 22 | 8 | ||
| 2013–14[30] | Chilean Primera División | 13 | 7 | — | 0 | 0 | 5[a] | 4 | — | 18 | 11 | |||
| Total | 95 | 20 | — | 14 | 2 | 38 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 140 | 27 | |||
| Internacional | 2014[30] | Série A | 24 | 6 | 9[f] | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1[a] | 0 | — | 38 | 10 | |
| 2015[30] | Série A | — | 5[f] | 0 | — | 11[d] | 0 | — | 16 | 0 | ||||
| Total | 24 | 6 | 14 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 0 | — | 54 | 10 | |||
| Bayer Leverkusen | 2015–16[30] | Bundesliga | 7 | 2 | — | — | 0 | 0 | — | 7 | 2 | |||
| 2016–17[30] | Bundesliga | 26 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | 8[g] | 0 | — | 36 | 2 | |||
| 2017–18[30] | Bundesliga | 27 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 31 | 2 | ||||
| 2018–19[30] | Bundesliga | 24 | 2 | — | 1 | 0 | 4[h] | 1 | — | 29 | 3 | |||
| 2019–20[30] | Bundesliga | 27 | 1 | — | 4 | 1 | 8[i] | 2 | — | 41 | 4 | |||
| 2020–21[30] | Bundesliga | 21 | 0 | — | 3 | 1 | 1[h] | 0 | — | 25 | 1 | |||
| 2021–22[30] | Bundesliga | 26 | 1 | — | 1 | 0 | 5[h] | 1 | — | 32 | 2 | |||
| 2022–23[30] | Bundesliga | 10 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 4[g] | 0 | — | 15 | 2 | |||
| Total | 168 | 10 | — | 16 | 4 | 30 | 4 | — | 214 | 18 | ||||
| Internacional | 2023[30] | Série A | 22 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | 6[d] | 0 | — | 28 | 0 | ||
| 2024[30] | Série A | 7 | 0 | 12[f] | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2[a] | 0 | — | 22 | 1 | ||
| Total | 29 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 0 | — | 50 | 1 | |||
| Universidad de Chile | 2024 | Chilean Primera División | 12 | 1 | — | 5 | 0 | — | — | 17 | 1 | |||
| 2025 | Chilean Primera División | 6 | 2 | — | 2 | 0 | 1[a] | 1 | — | 9 | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | 3 | — | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | — | 26 | 4 | ||||
| Career total | 334 | 38 | 26 | 4 | 43 | 7 | 89 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 495 | 60 | ||
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chile | 2009 | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 6 | 2 | |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 13 | 2 | |
| 2015 | 9 | 2 | |
| 2016 | 13 | 1 | |
| 2017 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 11 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 103 | 7 | |
| No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 June 2012 | Estadio Hernando Siles,La Paz, Bolivia |  Bolivia | 1–0 | 2–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 2 | 9 June 2012 | Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui,Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela |  Venezuela | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| 3 | 18 June 2014 | Estádio do Maracanã,Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |  Spain | 2–0 | 2–0 | 2014 FIFA World Cup |
| 4 | 14 October 2014 | Estadio Francisco Sánchez Rumoroso,Coquimbo, Chile | Bolivia | 1–1 | 2–2 | Friendly |
| 5 | 19 June 2015 | Estadio Nacional de Chile,Santiago, Chile | Bolivia | 1–0 | 5–0 | 2015 Copa América |
| 6 | 3–0 | 5–0 | ||||
| 7 | 22 June 2016 | Soldier Field,Chicago, United States |  Colombia | 1–0 | 2–0 | Copa América Centenario |
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