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Manuel Pichulman

Manuel Caupolicán Pichulman Plaza (born 14 September 1952), is a Chilean former professional footballer. He played forward for clubs in Chile, Belgium, and Central America.

Career

In Chile Pichulman played for Colo-Colo, Magallanes, Audax Italiano, Everton, Santiago Morning, and Iberia; he is most known for his stint at Magallanes. He was a member of Audax Italiano in 1976, when they were promoted to the Chilean Primera División. He made 18 appearances and scored 9 goals in the 1977 season.

In 1978, he emigrated to Europe and joined Royal Crossing Schaerbeek in the Belgian second level . He also played in Central America.

After football

Pichulman started an eponymous football academy (Escuela de Fútbol Manuel Pichulman) near , San Antonio.

Personal life

Pichulman is of Mapuche descent, his "Pichulman" means "condor feather" in Mapudungun.

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