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Cristian Campestrini breaks record as Chilean football's oldest player

From Cooperativa · () Spanish

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  • Cristian Campestrini became the oldest player to appear in a match in Chilean football history.
  • The Rangers goalkeeper reached 46 years and 80 days during the victory over Deportes Temuco in the Ascenso League.
  • He surpassed the previous record of 46 years and 75 days held by former Chile international Raúl Coloma, who retired in 1974.

Cristian Campestrini has made Chilean football history at 46 years and 80 days. The Argentine goalkeeper played for Rangers in Friday's win over Deportes Temuco in the Ascenso League, becoming the oldest player ever to appear in a Chilean football match.

Campestrini surpassed the record set by Raúl Coloma, a former Chile international who retired in 1974 after playing for Ferrobádminton, later Ferroviarios, and Municipal Santiago. Coloma's mark stood at 46 years and 75 days.

Campestrini had matched the record the previous week during Rangers' victory over Unión Española. He then claimed the record outright in Talca against Temuco, where he received a tribute before the match.

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