Fernando Meneses
Chilean footballer (born 1985)
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Fernando Andrés Meneses Cornejo (born 27 September 1985) is a Chilean former footballer who played as a midfielder.
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Fernando Andrés Meneses Cornejo | ||
| Date of birth | 27 September 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Molina, Chile | ||
| Height | 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1997–2004 | Colo-Colo | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2004–2009 | Colo-Colo | 16 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | → O'Higgins (loan) | 33 | (2) |
| 2007 | → Cobreloa (loan) | 13 | (0) |
| 2008 | → Universidad de Concepción (loan) | 17 | (2) |
| 2009 | → O'Higgins (loan) | 28 | (7) |
| 2010–2011 | Universidad Católica | 84 | (12) |
| 2012 | Alianza Lima | 11 | (1) |
| 2012–2014 | Universidad Católica | 53 | (5) |
| 2015–2017 | Veracruz | 59 | (2) |
| 2017 | → Unión Española (loan) | 27 | (1) |
| 2018 | Unión La Calera | 7 | (0) |
| 2018–2021 | Deportes Melipilla | 30 | (6) |
| 2020 | → Lautaro de Buin (loan) | 5 | (0) |
| 2021 | Rodelindo Román | 14 | (2) |
| International career | |||
| 2005 | Chile U20 | 9 | (1) |
| 2008 | Chile U23 | 5 | (0) |
| 2008–2016 | Chile | 16 | (1) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Football career
In 2004, he debuted in Colo-Colo. In those years, he also studied a technical-professional career in physical activity at the University of the Americas, where also was classmate of his teammates Claudio Bravo, Luis Mena and Miguel Riffo.[1]
International career
He was a part of the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship with Chile. He wore jersey number seven. Since then he has been called up to the adult squad for friendlies.
In May 2008, Meneses took part in the 2008 Toulon Tournament with Chile and played in all five games.
He was named in the preliminary squad for the 2015 Copa America but was omitted from the final squad.[2]
In 2021, he played for Chilean Segunda División side Rodelindo Román.[3]
International goals
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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| 1 | 15 January 2013 | Estadio La Portada, La Serena, Chile |  Senegal | 2–1 | 2–1 | Friendly |
Personal life
His son, Joaquín, is a youth footballer from the Universidad Católica youth ranks who has taken part of the Chile national youth teams.[4]
Post-retirement
In July 2023, Meneses joined the amateur club Deportivo Viña Rosario from Peumo, alongside the also former professional footballer Roberto Ávalos.[5]
Honours
Club
- Colo-Colo
- Universidad Católica
- Primera División de Chile (1): 2010
- Copa Chile (1): 2011
- Veracruz