Arturo Erasmo Vidal Pardo is a Chilean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Juventus and the Chile national team. A versatile player who played several different defensive and midfield roles in his early years, Vidal eventually found his position at Juventus as a box-to-box midfielder capable of assisting his teammates in both defense and attack. It was these displays for Juventus that led him to be nicknamed Il Guerriero and Rey Arturo by the Italian press for his hard-tackling and aggressive, tenacious style of play. Vidal is a complete midfielder, known for his marking, positioning, tackling, and anticipation, attributes which allow him to be effective at intercepting passes and winning back possession. He is also gifted with technique, pace, and stamina, as well as vision, good distribution, a powerful shot from distance, and an eye for goal. Due to his strength and physical characteristics, he can also be effective in the air. All these qualities have enabled him to become one of the leading exponents of his position. 

May 22nd, 1987 in Santiago (Age 37)