Miguel Pinto
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Miguel Ángel Pinto Jerez (born July 4, 1983 in Santiago, Chile
) is a Chile
an football goalkeeper who plays for Mexican club Atlas.
, when the teams first string goalkeeper was injured and the second string goalkeeper was ejected in the same game. In his first action against Colo-Colo he would hold them scoreless, which would foreshadow his future success against the same team. Pinto would be the team's second team goalkeeper for the 2004 and 2005 season behind Johnny Herrera. Herrera was transferred to Corinthians
in 2006 pushing Pinto to become the team's first-choice goalkeeper a position he has held for three years. In 2006 Pinto drew some criticism for his low level of performance. However in 2007 Pinto was named the best player of the year for Universidad de Chile. After a successful 2008 season, Universidad de Chile qualified for the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores 2009
, which would lead to Pinto's first participation in international club football. Universidad de Chile would go on to defeat Pachuca
in the preliminary round with Pinto turning in good performances in both games of the two-legged playoff. In the group stage, Pinto would have an incredible performance against Gremio in Porto Alegre
making numerous saves in order to maintain a scoreless draw. In the game Pinto received 25 shots from the Brazilian side. Pinto would go on to play in 10 games during the tournament allowing 11 goals, which has led to rumors that Pinto will be making a move to a Mexican club Cruz Azul in mid-2009 for a reported $1.2 million. Pinto won his first title with Universidad de Chile at the end of the Apertura Tournament 2009. In December 2010 after being eliminated of the "Liguilla" for Copa Libertadores 2011 the president of Universidad de Chile Federico Valdés confirmed the transfer of the player to the Mexican club Atlas, in where he will play on loan from La U.
of 2003, which is a Sub-20 tournament. In 2006 Pinto made appearances for the adult side against Ivory Coast and Ireland
. Former Chile national coach Nelson Acosta
named Pinto as the third goalkeeper for the Copa America 2007
tournament. However Pinto refused to be the third goalkeeper and did not make the trip to Venezuela
. In 2007, Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa
took over the Chilean national team
and he regularly names Pinto as the second goalkeeper behind Claudio Bravo
. In May 2009, Pinto along with Chile participated in the Kirin Cup
and in two games Pinto allowed five goals.
. Pinto regularly incorporates a lion or owl into his designs, which are the mascots of Universidad de Chile. Pinto has a twin brother named Juan Francisco. Pinto is also known by his nicknames, Miguelito and Criptonita (kryptonite
).
Santiago, Chile
Santiago , also known as Santiago de Chile, is the capital and largest city of Chile, and the center of its largest conurbation . It is located in the country's central valley, at an elevation of above mean sea level...
) is a Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an football goalkeeper who plays for Mexican club Atlas.
Universidad de Chile
Pinto was thrust into action in 2002 against Universidad de Chile's biggest rival, Colo-ColoColo-Colo
Club Social y Deportivo Colo-Colo is a Chilean football club based in the commune of Macul, Santiago. It competes in the Primera División, the top-flight football league in the country, from which they have never been relegated. Their home ground is the Estadio Monumental David Arellano.Colo-Colo...
, when the teams first string goalkeeper was injured and the second string goalkeeper was ejected in the same game. In his first action against Colo-Colo he would hold them scoreless, which would foreshadow his future success against the same team. Pinto would be the team's second team goalkeeper for the 2004 and 2005 season behind Johnny Herrera. Herrera was transferred to Corinthians
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista
Sport Club Corinthians Paulista, commonly just known as Corinthians , is a Brazilian football club based in the city of São Paulo. They play in the São Paulo state league, as well as the Brasileirão, Brazil's top national league...
in 2006 pushing Pinto to become the team's first-choice goalkeeper a position he has held for three years. In 2006 Pinto drew some criticism for his low level of performance. However in 2007 Pinto was named the best player of the year for Universidad de Chile. After a successful 2008 season, Universidad de Chile qualified for the preliminary round of the Copa Libertadores 2009
Copa Libertadores 2009
The 2009 Copa Libertadores de América was the 50th edition of the Copa Libertadores, CONMEBOL's premier annual international club tournament....
, which would lead to Pinto's first participation in international club football. Universidad de Chile would go on to defeat Pachuca
Pachuca
Pachuca, formally Pachuca de Soto is the capital of the Mexican state of Hidalgo. It is located in the south-central part of the state. Pachuca de Soto is also the name of the municipality of which the city serves as municipal seat...
in the preliminary round with Pinto turning in good performances in both games of the two-legged playoff. In the group stage, Pinto would have an incredible performance against Gremio in Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre is the tenth most populous municipality in Brazil, with 1,409,939 inhabitants, and the centre of Brazil's fourth largest metropolitan area . It is also the capital city of the southernmost Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul. The city is the southernmost capital city of a Brazilian...
making numerous saves in order to maintain a scoreless draw. In the game Pinto received 25 shots from the Brazilian side. Pinto would go on to play in 10 games during the tournament allowing 11 goals, which has led to rumors that Pinto will be making a move to a Mexican club Cruz Azul in mid-2009 for a reported $1.2 million. Pinto won his first title with Universidad de Chile at the end of the Apertura Tournament 2009. In December 2010 after being eliminated of the "Liguilla" for Copa Libertadores 2011 the president of Universidad de Chile Federico Valdés confirmed the transfer of the player to the Mexican club Atlas, in where he will play on loan from La U.
All-time club statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup | America CONMEBOL The South American Football Confederation , commonly known as CONMEBOL , is the continental governing body of association football in South America and it is one of FIFA's six continental confederations... |
Total | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Universidad de Chile | Apertura 2002 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | ||
| Clausura 2002 | 6 | 0 | – | – | 6 | 0 | |||
| Apertura 2003 | 2 | 0 | – | - | 2 | 0 | |||
| Clausura 2003 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2004 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | |
| Clausura 2004 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2005 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | |
| Clausura 2005 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2006 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Clausura 2006 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2007 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Clausura 2007 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2008 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 0 | |
| Clausura 2008 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |0 | 20 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2009 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |
| Clausura 2009 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 0 | |
| Apertura 2010 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 0 | |
| Career totals Universidad de Chile | 218 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 232 | 0 | |
- America = Sudamericana y Libertadores
International career
Pinto represented Chile in the South American Youth ChampionshipSouth American Youth Championship
The South American Youth Championship, also known as U-20 South American Championship and Juventud de América is a South American football tournament organized by the CONMEBOL , for South American national teams of men under age 20.-History:The first South American Youth Championship was hosted by...
of 2003, which is a Sub-20 tournament. In 2006 Pinto made appearances for the adult side against Ivory Coast and Ireland
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
. Former Chile national coach Nelson Acosta
Nelson Acosta
Nelson Bonifacio Acosta López, nicknamed Pelado Acosta and "El Ratón" , is a former Uruguayan football player. He became a nationalized Chilean in 1984 and is currently a football coach.He managed the national team of Chile from 1996 to 2001, leading them to the 1998 FIFA World Cup...
named Pinto as the third goalkeeper for the Copa America 2007
Copa América 2007
The 2007 Campeonato Sudamericano Copa América, known simply as the 2007 Copa América or 2007 Copa América Venezuela, was the 42nd edition of the Copa América, the South-American championship for international association football teams...
tournament. However Pinto refused to be the third goalkeeper and did not make the trip to Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. In 2007, Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Bielsa
Marcelo Alberto Bielsa Caldera is an Argentine association football coach and former defender, born in Rosario, Santa Fe...
took over the Chilean national team
Chile national football team
The Chilean national football team represents Chile in all major international football competitions. The team is controlled by the Federación de Fútbol de Chile which was established in 1895. They have appeared in eight World Cup tournaments and were hosts of the 1962 FIFA World Cup finishing in...
and he regularly names Pinto as the second goalkeeper behind Claudio Bravo
Claudio Bravo
Claudio Andrés Bravo Muñoz is a Chilean footballer who plays for Real Sociedad in Spain, as a goalkeeper. He is also a Chilean international.-Colo-Colo:...
. In May 2009, Pinto along with Chile participated in the Kirin Cup
Kirin Cup
The Kirin Cup is an annual association football tournament sponsored in Japan by the Kirin Brewery Company. The host, Japan, is a participant in every edition. The tournament was founded in 1978 as an international club competition. From 1992 onwards the format was changed to a round robin national...
and in two games Pinto allowed five goals.
Personal life
Pinto designs his own goalkeeper jersey, such as former goalkeeper Jose Luis ChilavertJosé Luis Chilavert
José Luis Félix Chilavert González is a Paraguayan former football player who played as a goalkeeper. He was a three-time IFFHS World's Best Goalkeeper award winner....
. Pinto regularly incorporates a lion or owl into his designs, which are the mascots of Universidad de Chile. Pinto has a twin brother named Juan Francisco. Pinto is also known by his nicknames, Miguelito and Criptonita (kryptonite
Kryptonite
Kryptonite is a fictional material from the Superman mythos —the ore form of a radioactive element from Superman's home planet of Krypton. It is famous for being the ultimate physical weakness of Superman, and the word kryptonite has since become synonymous with an Achilles' heel —the one weakness...
).
Club
Universidad de Chile-
- Chilean League: AperturaLiga Chilena de Fútbol: Primera DivisiónThe Primera División del Fútbol Profesional Chileno is the top level of Chilean football, and main component of the Chilean football league system. It is organized by the Asociación Nacional de Fútbol Profesional and is currently ranked 9th in the IFFHS' Best Leagues of the World ranking...
: 2009
- Chilean League: Apertura
Individual
- America best goalkeeper: 2009
- Copa Nissan Sudamericana best goalkeeper: 2009
- Goalkeeper of the "Americas ideal team": 2009