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Thomas Galdames
Chilean footballer (born 1998) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Thomas Ignacio Galdames Millán (born 20 November 1998) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a defender for Russian side Krylia Sovetov and the Chile national team.
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Club career
In 2023, he signed with Argentine Primera División club Godoy Cruz.[2]
In the second half of 2024, Galdames moved to Europe and joined Krylia Sovetov in the Russian Premier League.[3][4] On 3 August 2024, Krylia Sovetov announced a three-year contract with Galdames.[5] On 25 August, he scored twice in Krylia's 3–1 comeback victory over Pari NN.[6]
International career
Galdames represented Chile U17 during 2015. In 2020, he took part of the Chile U23 squad in the Pre-Olympic Tournament, but he didn't any appearance.[7]
At senior level, he received his first call up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September 2023.[8]
Galdames made his debut on 29 June 2024 in a Copa América game against Canada. He substituted Darío Osorio in the 30th minute after the starting left-back Gabriel Suazo was sent off. The game ended scoreless and Chile was eliminated.[9]
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Personal life
Thomas is the son of the Chilean former international footballer Pablo Galdames, the younger brother of Pablo Jr., the older brother of Benjamín[10] and the half-brother of Mathías Galdames.[11][12] In addition, through his maternal line, he and his brothers are related to the Spanish-Chilean footballer Nerea Sánchez Millán.[13][14]
Galdames Millán is of Mapuche descent and his second surname, Millán, means "golden" in Mapudungun.[15][16][17]
Career statistics
Club
- As of match played 16 August 2025.[18]
- Notes
- Appearances in the Copa Chile
- Appearances in the Copa Sudamericana
- Appearances in the Copa Libertadores
International
- As of match played 15 October 2024
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References
External links
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