Alexis Sánchez

1.1. Childhood and Education

Born in Tocopilla, Chile, Alexis Sánchez grew up in a poor family and often had to take on odd jobs to help support his family. These jobs included performing acrobatic somersaults for small sums of money, washing cars, and even participating in show boxing matches. Despite these difficulties, his love for football was evident from a young age. He never owned a pair of football boots until the mayor of Tocopilla personally gifted him a pair at his home, an event that brought him immense joy.

In 1999, Sánchez briefly trained at a Universidad Católica Academy in Rancagua, where he was coached by former Chilean international footballer René Valenzuela. He also represented the Escuela Bernardo O'Higgins team from Tocopilla in national championships, laying the groundwork for his future career.

1.2. Early Career Formation

Sánchez emerged from the prolific youth ranks of C.D. Cobreloa, where he played alongside future Chile national team players like Charles Aránguiz and Eduardo Vargas. In February 2005, at the age of 16, Sánchez was promoted to Cobreloa's senior first team by manager Nelson Acosta, marking his official entry into professional football.

He made his professional debut for Cobreloa on 12 February against Deportes Temuco. His first professional goal followed on 18 March, contributing to a 2-1 victory over Deportes Concepción. At 16 years old, he also played his first Copa Libertadores game against Once Caldas, making him one of the youngest debutants in the tournament's history. Following an impressive season with Cobreloa, Sánchez caught the attention of Serie A club Udinese, which signed him for a fee of 1.70 M GBP on 21 April 2006. Udinese, aiming to further his development, immediately loaned him to Chilean giants Colo-Colo for a season-long deal.

2.1. C.D. Cobreloa

Sánchez began his professional career with C.D. Cobreloa, making his senior debut in February 2005. He quickly showcased his talent, scoring his first professional goal on 18 March in a 2-1 victory against Deportes Concepción. Notably, at just 16 years old, he made his Copa Libertadores debut against Once Caldas, becoming one of the youngest players to feature in the prestigious continental competition. His promising performances at Cobreloa attracted European attention, leading to his transfer to Udinese in April 2006, though he was immediately loaned out to gain further experience.

2.2. Colo-Colo

Sánchez joined Chilean powerhouse Colo-Colo on a season-long loan from Udinese. He made his debut on 23 June 2006 in a 1-1 draw against Antofagasta. His first goal for the club came on 29 October in the Chilean Superclásico, contributing to a 4-2 victory over Universidad de Chile. His strong performances earned him a regular starting spot, often partnering with striker Humberto Suazo. He scored a brace in a 4-4 league draw against Deportes La Serena on 1 November and netted his first continental goal for Colo-Colo in a dominant 7-2 win over Alajuelense in the 2006 Copa Sudamericana. Colo-Colo, however, finished as runners-up in that tournament after losing the final to Pachuca of Mexico. On 23 December 2006, Sánchez won his first professional title as Colo-Colo secured the Torneo Clausura by defeating Audax Italiano 3-2 in the final.

The following season, on 23 March 2007, Sánchez scored his first Copa Libertadores goals, netting a hat-trick in a 4-0 away win against Caracas. On 12 May, he scored his only league goal of the 2007 Apertura in a 3-1 home win over Santiago Wanderers, a crucial goal in Colo-Colo's successful title race against Universidad Católica. Colo-Colo clinched their 26th league title with a 1-0 victory over Palestino on the final matchday. After his loan spell expired and following his impressive performance at the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup, he moved to Argentina.

2.3. River Plate

On 15 August 2007, Sánchez joined Argentine giants River Plate on loan from Udinese. During his time with the club, he played a crucial role in their success, contributing to River Plate winning the 2008 Torneo Clausura title. His performances in Argentina further solidified his reputation as a rising talent.

2.4. Udinese

After successful loan spells in South America, Sánchez joined Udinese in July 2008, linking up with Chilean compatriot Mauricio Isla. He made his non-competitive debut in a 3-0 win over Bassano, where he was named man of the match. On 14 September, he played his first Serie A match in a 1-0 loss to Juventus. Four days later, he made his European debut against Borussia Dortmund. Sánchez scored his first league goal on 19 October 2008 against Lecce. He later scored a crucial winning goal in the 90th minute against Bologna in a 1-0 victory, again earning man of the match honors.

In the 2009-10 Coppa Italia campaign, Sánchez played a significant role, being a key player in the team that eliminated Milan, assisting Gökhan Inler for the winning goal. In the semi-final second leg against Roma, he was named man of the match after scoring his first Coppa Italia goal in the 81st minute, though Udinese lost 2-1 on aggregate. By the end of this season, Sánchez had scored 5 goals in 32 appearances.

On 27 February 2011, Sánchez delivered a spectacular performance, scoring four of his team's seven goals in a dominant 7-0 away victory over Palermo. He achieved this feat within the first 52 minutes of the game, breaking the record for most goals scored by a Chilean player in a single Serie A match, surpassing the achievements of countrymen Marcelo Salas and Iván Zamorano. During his highly successful 2010-11 season, Sánchez and Italian striker Antonio Di Natale formed one of the most formidable scoring duos in Serie A, netting 39 goals between them. In recognition of his outstanding contributions, Sánchez was voted the world's most promising youngster of the 2011 season by users of FIFA.com, beating out talents like Gareth Bale, Javier Pastore, Ganso, and Neymar. He finished the season with 12 goals in 31 league appearances, helping Udinese qualify for the UEFA Champions League qualifiers. Sánchez was also named the Serie A Player of the Month for February 2011.

2.5. FC Barcelona

On 20 July 2011, Barcelona confirmed an agreement with Udinese for the transfer of Sánchez for a fee of 26.00 M EUR with an additional 11.50 M EUR in bonuses, making him the first Chilean player to join the club. Then-manager Pep Guardiola praised Sánchez as a "very young" player capable of playing in "all three attacking positions" with "intense defensive skills" and a direct approach. The transfer was finalized five days later when Sánchez passed his medical and signed a five-year contract. He expressed his desire to learn from players like Lionel Messi and Xavi Hernández and help the club win more titles.

Sánchez's debut season at Barcelona was affected by short-term injuries. He made his debut on 14 August 2011 against archrivals Real Madrid in the 2011 Supercopa de España first leg, but suffered a thigh injury after a challenge by Marcelo. Barcelona ultimately won the tie 5-4 on aggregate. He returned two weeks later as a substitute in the 2011 UEFA Super Cup, which Barcelona won 2-0. Sánchez then started the opening match of La Liga at home against Villarreal and scored his first goal for the club in a 5-0 victory. A week later, he was stretchered off with an injury during a league match against Real Sociedad. He returned to action on 1 November in an away match against Viktoria Plzeň. On 10 December, he scored Barça's equalizer against Real Madrid in a match they won 3-1 away at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium. On 14 February 2012, Sánchez scored the first two UEFA Champions League goals of his career in Barcelona's 3-1 victory against Bayer Leverkusen.

In the 2012-13 campaign, Sánchez scored Barcelona's first goal in a 2-0 away win against Benfica on 2 October 2012. On 10 February 2013, he scored his first goal of the Liga season in Barça's 6-1 home win against Getafe. From February onwards, Sánchez found strong form, scoring in matches against Deportivo de La Coruña, Mallorca, Athletic Bilbao, Real Betis, Atlético Madrid, and Espanyol, finishing the season with eight league goals. Barcelona went on to win the league title with 100 points.

On 26 October 2013, Sánchez scored the winning goal for Barcelona as Barça defeated Real Madrid 2-1 at Camp Nou in the first Clásico fixture of the 2013-14 La Liga season, a skillful chip shot over goalkeeper Diego López. On 5 January 2014, Sánchez scored his first hat-trick for Barcelona in a 4-0 win against Elche. He concluded the 2013-14 season with a career-high 21 goals in all competitions, including 19 in La Liga.

2.6. Arsenal

On 10 July 2014, Sánchez signed a long-term contract with Arsenal for a transfer fee of 31.70 M GBP, equivalent to 35.00 M EUR. He was initially assigned the squad number 17, but later switched to the iconic number 7 after Tomáš Rosický's departure. Manager Arsène Wenger lauded Sánchez, stating that the Chilean international "has consistently produced top-quality performances at the highest level for a number of seasons now and we are all excited to see him integrate into the Arsenal squad." Sánchez made his first appearance for Arsenal on 2 August 2014, as a substitute during a 5-1 win against Benfica in the pre-season Emirates Cup tournament.

2.6.1. FA Cup Triumphs (2014-2017)

Sánchez's first competitive appearance for Arsenal was on 10 August 2014, against Manchester City in the Community Shield, where he played the first half and contributed to Arsenal's 3-0 victory. On 16 August, he made his Premier League debut against Crystal Palace, assisting Laurent Koscielny's equalizer in a 2-1 home win. He scored his first goal for Arsenal on 27 August, slotting the ball past Beşiktaş goalkeeper Tolga Zengin in first-half stoppage time to secure a 1-0 aggregate victory and a spot in the group stage of the 2014-15 Champions League. Arsène Wenger praised Sánchez for his technical ability and fighting spirit following the match. His first league goal came four days later, netting the opening goal in a 1-1 draw away to newly promoted Leicester City. He then scored his second league goal against previous season's champions Manchester City, demonstrating perfect technique to volley the ball past goalkeeper Joe Hart in a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium.

Sánchez scored his fourth goal for Arsenal from a free-kick, though the Gunners fell to a 2-1 defeat to Southampton in the League Cup. On 1 October, he scored his first UEFA Champions League goal for Arsenal, netting the Gunners' third goal in their 4-1 home win over Galatasaray, also providing assists for two goals by Danny Welbeck. On 18 October, he scored the opening goal and later assisted a late Welbeck equalizer in a 2-2 draw against Hull City at home. The following league fixture saw him score a brace against Sunderland after capitalizing on errors by defender Wes Brown and former Arsenal goalkeeper Vito Mannone. On 1 November, Sánchez again scored a brace, this time against Burnley in a 3-0 victory, bringing his season tally to 10 goals across all competitions. He and Yaya Sanogo scored in a 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund as Arsenal qualified for the Champions League knockout stages. On 3 December, he scored the winning goal against Southampton in the 89th minute to give the Gunners a 1-0 win.

Sánchez scored the first goal in Arsenal's 2-1 home win over Queens Park Rangers on 26 December and assisted the second goal for Tomáš Rosický; earlier in the same match, Sánchez had a penalty saved by goalkeeper Robert Green. On 4 January 2015, Sánchez scored and assisted his first ever FA Cup goals as Arsenal eliminated Hull City, the previous season's runners-up, in the third round. Sánchez assisted Per Mertesacker and scored in the 82nd minute. In Arsenal's next Premier League match, against Stoke City, Sánchez was involved in all three goals as Arsenal beat the Potters 3-0 at the Emirates, scoring two goals and assisting one for Laurent Koscielny. His performance was lauded by Thierry Henry, who called him "Arsenal's best signing of the last six years."

On 4 March, Sánchez ended an eight-game goal drought by scoring Arsenal's second goal as they beat QPR 2-1 at Loftus Road. Sánchez scored Arsenal's third goal on 4 April as they beat Liverpool 4-1 at the Emirates and was chosen as the man of the match. On 18 April, Sánchez scored both of Arsenal's goals in the FA Cup semi-final as Arsenal defeated Reading 2-1 after extra time. Eight days later, he was the only Arsenal player named in the PFA Team of the Year. On 4 May, Sánchez scored another brace, this time against Hull City in a 3-1 away win. On 29 May, he was voted the 2015 PFA Fans' Player of the Year.

Sánchez reached his 25th goal of the season in the 2015 FA Cup Final on 30 May with the second goal in a 4-0 defeat of Aston Villa at Wembley Stadium, a powerful long-range strike. Sánchez, who also headed an assist for Theo Walcott's opening goal, became the first Chilean to score in an FA Cup final since George Robledo in 1952. He capped off his first season by winning Arsenal's Player of the Year award.

Sánchez made his first appearance of the 2015-16 season as a substitute in Arsenal's 2-0 loss to West Ham United on the opening day of the 2015-16 Premier League. The following week, on his first start of the season, Sánchez had a header deflected into the Crystal Palace net by Damien Delaney to give Arsenal a 2-1 win at Selhurst Park, though the goal was later credited as an own goal.

On 26 September 2015, Sánchez ended a run of ten Premier League matches without a goal by scoring his first hat-trick for Arsenal in a 5-2 win at Leicester City. This made him the first player to score hat-tricks in each of the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga. Sánchez then scored his first Champions League goal of the season a few days later, in a 3-2 loss to Olympiacos. The following league match, Sánchez scored for the third match in a row, netting a brace in the first 20 minutes as Arsenal defeated Manchester United 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium, moving up to second place in the league. After the international break, Sánchez continued his fine goalscoring form by netting against Watford at Vicarage Road, through a Mesut Özil assist, in a 3-0 Arsenal win, maintaining Arsenal's second-place position and grabbing his sixth goal in three Premier League matches for the club. Following a brief period on the sidelines due to injury, Sánchez returned to full first-team action on 30 January 2016 in the FA Cup fourth round tie against Burnley, scoring Arsenal's second goal of the game. Sánchez netted his first Premier League goal since October with a goal in the North London derby against rivals Tottenham Hotspur, equalizing for Arsenal in the 76th minute and keeping the Gunners' title challenge alive. During April 2016, Sánchez scored in four consecutive league matches, with goals against Watford, West Ham, Crystal Palace, and a brace against West Bromwich Albion.

For the 2016-17 season, Arsenal announced that Sánchez would change his squad number from 17 to 7, vacated by the departing Tomáš Rosický. Sánchez scored his first goal of Arsenal's campaign and grabbed his first assist in Arsenal's 3-1 away win over Watford. Sánchez scored his first Champions League goal of the campaign in a 1-1 draw with Paris Saint-Germain on 13 September 2016. Sánchez maintained his spectacular run of form throughout September by netting against Hull, then scoring and assisting in a 3-0 victory over Chelsea. He scored a brace in a 4-1 win at Sunderland's Stadium of Light, bringing his total to 50 goals in 106 appearances across all competitions for Arsenal. He also scored a hat-trick and provided an assist in a man-of-the-match display in a 5-1 win at West Ham on 3 December. On 22 January 2017, Sánchez scored his first penalty for the club (having missed his previous two) against Burnley in an eventual 2-1 win, which put Arsenal into second place in the Premier League table. Sánchez scored his first goal in the season's FA Cup, in a 5-0 quarter-final win over Lincoln City, taking his tally to 21 goals for the season in all competitions. Sánchez scored the winning goal in Arsenal's 2-1 win over Manchester City, to send Arsenal through to their third FA Cup final in four years.

On 13 April, Sánchez was included in the six-player shortlist for the PFA Player of the Year award. In May 2017, he won Arsenal's Player of the Season award. Sánchez finished off the season by claiming the man-of-the-match award and scoring Arsenal's opening goal in an eventual 2-1 win over Chelsea in the FA Cup Final, ensuring that Arsenal secured a record 13th FA Cup and that manager Arsène Wenger won a record 7th FA Cup in the process. He finished as the club's top goalscorer with 24 Premier League goals, and 30 goals in all competitions, becoming the first player since Robin van Persie in 2011-12 to score more than 20 goals in the league.

2.7. Manchester United

On 22 January 2018, it was announced that Sánchez had completed a transfer to Manchester United, in a swap deal that saw Henrikh Mkhitaryan move the opposite way. Sánchez was given the iconic number 7 shirt, famously worn by legends like George Best, Éric Cantona, David Beckham, and Cristiano Ronaldo. He made his debut for the club in a 4-0 victory against Yeovil Town in the fourth round of the FA Cup on 26 January, providing an assist. He became the first Chilean to play a competitive match for United. He scored his first United goal on 3 February 2018 in a 2-0 home win against Huddersfield Town, by netting the rebound from his penalty, which had been saved by Jonas Lössl.

However, as the season progressed, Sánchez's performances faced criticism due to his inconsistent form and perceived inability to live up to the high expectations associated with his significant salary. He himself later reflected on his move to Manchester United, stating, "I realised a lot of things. After my first training session, I got home and told my family and my agent - can I not rip up my contract and go back to Arsenal?".

He scored his first goal of the 2018-19 season on 6 October, scoring a 90th-minute winning goal to complete a 3-2 comeback win over Newcastle United, after the club initially went 2-0 down in the first ten minutes. During the 2017-18 season, he also provided a crucial long pass that led to Smalling's winning goal in Manchester United's 3-2 comeback victory over Manchester City in the Manchester derby.

2.8. Inter Milan

On 29 August 2019, Sánchez joined Inter Milan on loan for the duration of the 2019-20 season. He made his debut for Inter on 14 September, coming on as a 79th-minute substitute in a 1-0 win against his former club, Udinese. Two weeks later, he scored his first goal for Inter in a 3-1 win against Sampdoria, but was subsequently sent off after receiving a second yellow card for diving inside the box. During his loan spell, he made 22 league appearances, scoring 4 goals and providing 8 assists.

On 6 August 2020, Sánchez signed permanently for Inter on a free transfer, agreeing to a three-year deal that would keep him at the club until 2023. On 4 March 2021, Sánchez scored a brace in a 2-1 away win at Parma. He played a role in Inter's success during the 2020-21 season, which saw them win the Serie A title. On 12 January 2022, Sánchez scored a late winner against Juventus in the Supercoppa Italiana to give Inter a 2-1 victory. He was also part of the squad that won the Coppa Italia during the same season. On 8 August 2022, Sánchez agreed to mutually terminate his contract with Inter. He was also a runner-up in the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League with Inter.

2.9. Olympique Marseille

On 9 August 2022, Ligue 1 club Marseille announced that they had reached an agreement in principle with Sánchez, pending a medical. The following day, he officially signed a two-year contract with an option for an additional year's extension. He was assigned the number 70 shirt. In his single season with the French side, Sánchez had a productive campaign, making 35 league appearances and scoring 14 goals. His contributions earned him the Marseille Player of the Season award for 2022-23. Following the season, Marseille offered him a new contract with a 30% salary increase, but Sánchez reportedly declined the offer, seeking a new club.

2.10. Return to Inter Milan

On 26 August 2023, Inter Milan announced the return of Sánchez on a free transfer, agreeing to a one-season deal with the player. He once again donned the number 70 shirt. In the 2023-24 season, Sánchez primarily served as a backup option to main strikers Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram. He made 23 league appearances, scoring 2 goals. Despite his limited starts, he contributed to Inter's success in winning the Serie A title and the 2023 Supercoppa Italiana. On 1 July 2024, Inter Milan announced his departure following the expiry of his contract.

2.11. Return to Udinese

On 10 August 2024, Udinese announced the return of Sánchez to the club on a free transfer. He signed a two-year deal, marking his third spell with the Italian team where he first gained significant European recognition. As of late 2024, he is currently active with Udinese.

3.1. Youth National Teams

In his early career, Sánchez participated with Chile at the under-15 level in the 2004 South American Championship. He also represented Chile U17 in the 2005 South American Championship. His talents earned him a call-up to the Chilean under-20 team for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup held in Canada, where they achieved a third-place finish under coach José Sulantay.

3.2. Senior National Team Debut and Early Appearances

Sánchez made his senior international debut for the Chile national team against New Zealand on 27 April 2006. He scored his first senior international goal on 7 September 2007 in a 2-1 loss against Switzerland. He was selected for the 2010 FIFA World Cup squad and scored three times during La Roja's successful qualification campaign. He appeared in every match during the tournament finals, contributing to Chile's progression from the group stage. He then participated in the 2011 Copa América, scoring once in a 1-1 group stage draw with Uruguay, as Chile reached the quarter-finals. Sánchez was notably named Man of the Match in two group stage games during the 2011 Copa América. On 15 November 2013, Sánchez scored both goals as Chile beat England 2-0 at Wembley Stadium, repeating the achievement of national team legend Marcelo Salas in 1998.

3.3. 2014 FIFA World Cup

Sánchez was a crucial player for Chile during their qualification campaign for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, scoring four goals. On 13 June 2014, he scored Chile's opening goal of the 2014 World Cup and provided an assist in a 3-1 defeat of Australia in Cuiabá. His performances, including a two-goal contribution in the 2-0 victory over Spain, helped secure Chile's progression to the knockout stage. In the round of 16, Sánchez scored the equalizing goal in a 1-1 draw against hosts Brazil. However, he was one of three Chileans to fail to convert their kicks in the penalty shootout, with his shot saved by Júlio César, as Brazil ultimately prevailed 3-2.

3.4. 2015 Copa América

Sánchez was a key member of Chile's squad as they hosted the 2015 Copa América. He assisted Eduardo Vargas in Chile's 2-0 win over Ecuador in the tournament opener. He then scored a header in their final group game, a 5-0 win against Bolivia, which secured Chile's progression as group winners.

Sánchez was named man of the match in Chile's quarter-final win over defending champions Uruguay. In the semi-final against Peru, he created the opening goal for Eduardo Vargas as Chile progressed to the final with a 2-1 victory. On 4 July, Sánchez converted the winning kick in the final against Argentina in a penalty shootout, executing it in the Panenka style. This historic victory secured Chile's first major international title.

3.5. Copa América Centenario (2016)

In June 2016, Sánchez was part of the Chile squad that successfully defended their Copa América title at the Copa América Centenario in the United States. On 14 June, Sánchez scored twice in a 4-2 win against Panama, helping Chile secure their place in the knockout rounds. Four days later, he scored one goal and registered two assists at Levi's Stadium in a resounding 7-0 rout of Mexico, who had been on a 22-game unbeaten streak. In Chile's 2-0 semi-final victory over Colombia, he became only the second Chilean, after Claudio Bravo, to reach 100 caps. Sánchez was involved in Chile's second goal when his shot rebounded off the inside of the post, setting up a tap-in for José Pedro Fuenzalida.

In a highly anticipated repeat of the previous Copa América final, Chile faced Argentina. After a goalless 0-0 draw, with both teams having a player sent off before half-time, Chile emerged victorious via penalty kicks (4-2) to retain their title. Sánchez was awarded the Golden Ball as the tournament's best player and was also named to the Copa América Team of the Tournament.

3.6. 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup

In Chile's opening match of the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup on 18 June, Sánchez, who was recovering from an ankle injury, came off the bench to set up Arturo Vidal's opening goal in an eventual 2-0 win over Cameroon. On 22 June 2017, Sánchez became Chile's outright all-time goalscorer when he scored the opening goal in an eventual 1-1 draw against reigning World Cup champions Germany in his team's second group match of the tournament. This 38th international goal in 112 appearances surpassed Marcelo Salas's record. He also equalled Claudio Bravo as his nation's joint top appearance holder in the process. Chile defeated Portugal on penalties in the semi-final, before losing 1-0 in the final against Germany. Sánchez came close to an equalizer with his injury-time free kick, which was saved by German goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. Following the tournament, he received the Silver Ball award.

3.7. 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification

Sánchez was a vital part of Chile's 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. In Chile's first match of the qualifiers on 9 October 2015, Sánchez scored in a 2-0 win over Brazil, marking Chile's first victory against their rivals since 2000. Four days later, he scored twice in a thrilling 4-3 win at rivals Peru. He continued to contribute crucial goals, including a brace against Uruguay on 15 November 2016 in a 3-1 win, a goal against Venezuela on 28 March 2017 in a 3-1 victory, and a goal against Ecuador on 5 October 2017 in a 2-1 win. Despite his efforts, Chile ultimately failed to qualify for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

3.8. 2019 Copa América

In Chile's opening match of the 2019 Copa América on 17 June, Sánchez scored a goal in a 4-0 win against Japan. In the following group match against Ecuador on 21 June, he scored again in a 2-1 victory, which enabled Chile to advance to the quarter-finals. In the quarter-finals against Colombia on 28 June, following a 0-0 draw after regulation time, he scored the winning penalty in the resulting shootout to send Chile to the semi-finals of the competition. However, Sánchez suffered an injury in October 2019 while on international duty with Chile.

3.9. 2021 Copa América

Alexis Sánchez was set to miss the group stage matches of the 2021 Copa América after suffering a foot injury in training. His absence was a blow to the team, highlighting his importance to the squad.

6.1. Club Statistics

6.2. International Statistics

6.3. International Goal Records

7.1. Club

Colo-Colo

• Primera División de Chile: 2006 Clausura, 2007 Apertura
• Copa Sudamericana runner-up: 2006

River Plate

• Argentine Primera División: 2008 Clausura

Barcelona

• La Liga: 2012-13
• Copa del Rey: 2011-12
• Supercopa de España: 2011, 2013
• UEFA Super Cup: 2011
• FIFA Club World Cup: 2011

Arsenal

• FA Cup: 2014-15, 2016-17
• FA Community Shield: 2014

Manchester United

• FA Cup runner-up: 2017-18

Inter Milan

• Serie A: 2020-21, 2023-24
• Coppa Italia: 2021-22
• Supercoppa Italiana: 2021, 2023
• UEFA Europa League runner-up: 2019-20

7.2. International

Chile

• Copa América: 2015, 2016
• FIFA Confederations Cup runner-up: 2017
• FIFA U-20 World Cup Third place: 2007

7.3. Individual

• Serie A Player of the Month: February 2011
• PFA Fans' Player of the Year: 2015
• PFA Team of the Year: 2014-15 Premier League
• PFA Fans' Premier League Player of the Month: October 2014, October 2015
• BBC Goal of the Month: October 2015
• Arsenal Player of the Season Award: 2014-15, 2016-17
• FSF Player of the Year: 2015
• Facebook FA Premier League Player of the Year: 2015
• Kids' Choice Awards Favorite UK Footballer: 2015
• UEFA Champions League top assist provider: 2015-16
• Copa América Golden Ball: 2016
• Copa América Team of the Tournament: 2016
• FIFA Confederations Cup Silver Ball: 2017
• Marseille Player of the Season: 2022-23
• 2011 Copa América Man of the Match: Group stage vs. Mexico
• 2014 FIFA World Cup Man of the Match: Group stage vs. Australia
• 2015 Copa América Man of the Match: Quarter-finals vs. Uruguay
• Chile all-time top goalscorer: 51 goals
• Chile most appearances: 166 caps