19 Facts About Gary Medel

Gary Medel then moved back to Italy and joined Bologna in 2019.

Gary Medel was part of the squad that won the 2015 Copa America and the Copa America Centenario.

Gary Medel was included in squads that finished fourth at the 2019 Copa America and as the runners-up at the 2017 Confederations Cup.

Gary Medel played all 90 minutes and received the fans' man of the match award.

Milan, Gary Medel played as centre-back for 37 minutes before replaced by Jeison Murillo due to a knee injury.

Gary Medel debuted for Bologna against rivals SPAL on 30 August 2019.

Still a player of Boca Juniors, Gary Medel graduated as a football manager at INAF in December 2024.

In March 2007, Gary Medel made his international debut for Chile in a friendly against Argentina.

Gary Medel was sent off in the semi-final match against Argentina, when he kicked Gabriel Mercado in the 24th minute and was suspended for the third-place play-off.

Gary Medel claimed that he was tasered by police after the match.

Gary Medel played an important role in Chile's qualification for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, playing as a central defender or right back.

Gary Medel started in the three group-stage matches at the World Cup finals in South Africa, but was suspended for the round of 16 match against Brazil, where la Roja were eliminated.

Gary Medel was named in Chile's squad for the 2011 Copa America, featuring in all three group matches, the first two as a starter.

Gary Medel played a key role in 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification, scoring the goal that secured qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, heading a goal against Ecuador.

Gary Medel was one of 23 players who were called up by coach Jorge Sampaoli to play in 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

Gary Medel became the fourth most capped player with 80 matches, equaling his defense partner Gonzalo Jara.

In June 2017, Gary Medel was named in the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup squad in Chile's first ever participation.

Gary Medel captained Chile in the first two Group B matches against Cameroon and Germany due to Claudio Bravo's injury, earning his 100th cap in the process, becoming the fourth Chile player to achieve the feat.

Gary Medel usually plays as a defensive midfielder; however, he is capable of playing as a defender, and has even been deployed as a centre-back throughout his career, as well as in other midfield roles, or even as a right-back.