Biography
Arturo Vidal (2026)
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Arturo Vidal is a professional footballer from Chile who plays as a midfielder for Chilean Primera División club Colo-Colo. He has previously played for major European clubs including Bayer Leverkusen, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Inter Milan. He also represents Chile at the international level. Vidal returned to Colo-Colo in 2024 after more than a decade playing abroad and remains with the club in 2026. Due to his similar looks to the anime character, people also call him by the name of “Kinnikuman.” During his time at Juventus, Vidal became known as “The Warrior,” “King Arthur” and “La Piranha” because of his aggressive and energetic style of play. He was transferred to Inter Milan from Barcelona for 1 million Euros on 22nd September of 2020.
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| Full Name | Arturo Erasmo Vidal Pardo |
| Date Of Birth | May 22, 1987 |
| Birth Place | San Joaquín, Chile |
| Parent(s) | Jacqueline Pardo Erasmo Vidal |
| Profession | Footballer |
| Spouse | Maria Teresa Matus (2009-2019) |
| Age | 39 years |
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Children | 2 |
| Net Worth | US $78 million |
EARLY LIFE
Arturo Vidal’s full name is Arturo Erasmo Vidal Pardo, born to parents Jacqueline Pardo and Erasmo Vidal on May 22nd of 1987, in Santiago, located in Chile. His mum worked as a housekeeper, and his pop worked as a shipper who was a drug addict, and he grew up in a poor working-class family. Growing up in San Joaquin, he took on any work he could to get some money.
He was drawn to football after being inspired by Chilean stars Marcelo Salas and Iván Zamorano. His uncle helped him join Colo-Colo, where he developed through the club’s youth system. Vidal represented Chile at U20 level in 2006 and 2007 before making his senior international debut in 2007. He has since become one of Chile’s most experienced international players, with 147 senior appearances and 34 goals listed in current records.
CAREER
In June 2005, Arturo Vidal got into the professional squad of the Chilean club CSD Colo-Colo, where he had previously played through several youth teams. In 2006 he won the Chilean Apertura and Clausura championship with the club. Colo-Colo defended this title the following season. Arturo Vidal decided to move to Europe shortly after. He signed with German Bundesliga club Bayer 04 Leverkusen. On April 28, 2007, Colo Colo announced the transfer from Vidal to Leverkusen. He played with them from 2007 to 2011.
In July 2011, Vidal moved to the Juventus Turin for a transfer fee of 10.5 million Euros. They had previously missed the participation in the European Cup. In his first league game, Vidal scored his first goal for Juventus in a 4-1 win against FC Parma at the Juventus Stadium, which got inaugurated three days earlier. In the 2012-13 season, he scored 15 goals in 45 competitive games for his club and won the second championship title in a row. In June 2015, he played with Juventus in the Champions League’s final match against Barcelona’s club. They lost the game to FC Barcelona 3-1.
In the 2015-16 season, he got transferred to FC Bayern Munich. He signed a four-year contract with them. In his first season with Munich, he acquired the German championship and the Cup. They won the German title again in 2017 and 2018. FC Bayern was ready to release him one year before the contract expired. He then signed with FC Barcelona, with whom he received a three-year deal. In mid-September 2020, Vidal got signed by Inter Milan of Serie A. The fee totals out to one million Euros through variable payments. In September 2020, he moved to Inter Milan for an initial fee of €1 million.
Vidal remained at Inter until 2022 and won the 2020-21 Serie A title. He then moved to Flamengo in 2022 and later played for Athletico Paranaense in 2023-24. In January 2024, he returned to his boyhood club Colo-Colo. His contract was extended for the 2026 season, and he remains with Colo-Colo in 2026.
PERSONAL LIFE
Arturo Vidal was previously married to María Teresa Matus, whom he married in 2009. They have three children together: Alonso, Elisabetta and Emiliano. The couple later separated. In 2026, Vidal has been publicly linked with Colombian fitness influencer Sonia Isaza, with recent reports showing them together during a holiday in Colombia.
Height, Weight, and Age
Arturo Vidal was born on May 22, 1987, and is 39 years old as of 2026. He is listed at approximately 1.80 meters tall.
Social Media
Arturo Vidal is active on social media platforms like Instagram and Twitter. He has approximately 20 million followers on Instagram and 4.7 million followers on Twitter/X, as of 2026. He currently plays for Colo-Colo in Chile, having previously played for Barcelona and Inter Milan.
You can follow him on:
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/kingarturo23
Instagram:
https://instagram.com/kingarturo23oficial
NET WORTH
As of 2026, Arturo Vidal’s net worth is estimated to be around $75–78 million (approximately £60 million). Arturo Vidal secured most of his prosperity from being a professional footballer, primarily during his peak years at Juventus, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Inter Milan. His yearly salary has decreased substantially since his European career, now earning approximately $1.3 million per year at Colo-Colo in Chile.
