Manuel Alejandro Neira Diaz was born on 12 October 1977 and is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a forward for clubs including Colo-Colo, UD Las Palmas, Racing Club and Union Espanola, and scored 2 goals in 13 internationals, including selections for the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2001 Copa America.
13 Facts About Manuel Neira
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From 1997 to 1998, Manuel Neira was consolidated as player in Colo-Colo, winning the Primera Division Chilena title in two consecutive occasions, the 1997 and 1998 season.
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In June 2001, Manuel Neira was signed by the Colombian club America de Cali.
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In January 2002, Manuel Neira was transferred to Colo-Colo.
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However, Manuel Neira scored 21 goals in 42 matches over the season.
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Manuel Neira played the Torneo Apertura 2004 scoring 1 goal in 16 matches.
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Manuel Neira remained there for one season in and then was transferred to Union Espanola for second time in his career.
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Manuel Neira suffered two fractures in his ankle, and had to sit out for the rest of the season before he even played a single league game for Hapoel.
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Finally, Manuel Neira scored 9 goals in 19 matches for the tournament.
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In December 2007, he tried his luck at the Super Lig club Gaziantepspor, Manuel Neira only trained with them for a couple of weeks, but was not liked by the coach, and returned to Union Espanola.
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Manuel Neira helped the team by scoring 2 goals in 2 matches against Deportes Puerto Montt to save them from relegation.
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Manuel Neira participate in the Chile national under-20 football team, he played in the South American Youth Championship in the years 1995 and 1997.
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Manuel Neira was selected for the 1998 FIFA World Cup Chilean squad, but did not play.