Arturo Erasmo Vidal Pardo, a Chilean professional footballer, was born on May 22, 1987. He plays as a midfielder for the renowned Spanish club Barcelona and the Chile national team. Vidal's impressive performances during his time at Juventus earned him several nicknames from the Italian press, including Il Guerriero ("The Warrior"),Rey Arturo ("King Arthur"),and La Piranha, due to his aggressive and tenacious playing style, characterized by his hard-tackling.
Vidal began his career with Colo-Colo, winning three Chilean Primera División titles. He then moved to Europe, joining Bundesliga club Bayer Leverkusen, where he played for four seasons. In 2011, he transferred to Juventus, becoming one of the best midfielders in world football. During his time at Juventus, Vidal won the Scudetti in all four of his seasons and played a crucial role in the team's run to the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final.
In addition to his individual success, Vidal was named to the ten-man shortlist for the 2015 UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. On July 28, 2015, he returned to the Bundesliga, joining Bayern Munich, where he won three consecutive Bundesliga titles. After three years at Munich, Vidal signed for La Liga giants Barcelona.
Vidal has earned 115 caps for the Chile national team since his debut in 2007. He has played in several international tournaments, including the Copa América, FIFA World Cup, and FIFA Confederations Cup. Vidal helped Chile win the Copa América in 2015 and 2016, and has been an integral part of the team's success throughout his career.
