Manuel Pichulman
# 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 for the 1978–79 season. He also played in Central America.

## After football

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

## Personal life

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

