Matías Ezequiel Zaldivia (born 22 January 1991) is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for Chilean Primera División team Universidad de Chile. Born in Argentina, he plays for the Chile national team.

Club career

Zaldivia made his professional debut for Chacarita Juniors in 2010.

International career

After taking part in a training microcycle of the Chile squad at under-23 level, he made his international debut in the friendly match against Cuba on 11 June 2023.

He was called up to the Chile under-23 squad for the 2023 Pan American Games as an overage player alongside Brayan Cortés and César Fuentes, where Chile won the silver medal.

Personal life

In December 2021, he acquired the Chilean nationality by residence along with his colleague Diego Buonanotte, keeping the Argentine nationality.

Career statistics

International

As of match played 11 June 2023

Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
Chile202310
Total10

Honours

Arsenal de Sarandí

Colo-Colo

Universidad de Chile

Chile U23

Individual

External links

  • at Soccerway
  • at BDFA (in Spanish)
  • at WorldFootball.net