Rodrigo Millar
Chilean footballer and midfielder
Born
November 3rd, 1981
43 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Chile
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A professional footballer born in Chile, Millar played primarily as a midfielder. His career spanned various clubs, most notably Universidad de Chile and Colo-Colo. Millar gained recognition for his technical ability and vision on the field. He represented Chile internationally, contributing to the national team's efforts in several competitions, including the Copa América.
Played for Universidad de Chile winning national titles
Won multiple championships with Colo-Colo
Represented Chile in Copa América
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