Manuel Neira Net Worth, Career and Achievements

• He is a Chilean professional footballer
• He helped Colo-Colo win the Copa Chile in 1996
• He represented Chile at the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2001 Copa America

Manuel Neira is a retired Chilean professional footballer whose net worth in 2023 is between $1-$5 million. He played as a striker for several clubs around the globe including; Colo-Colo, UD Las Palmas, Racing Club and Union Espanola. He played for Chile and scored 2 goals in 13 internationals, including the 1998 FIFA World Cup and the 2001 Copa America.

Neira was born in Santiago, Chile and began his career with Colo-Colo, established himself as a promising young player and then left for Spain where he joined club UD Las Palmas. After over a decade in Spain, Neira returned to Chile to play for Union Espanola and helped the club win the Primera Division title and also had a brief spell with Racing club in Argentina. He retired from football in 2013 and is currently a football commentator for Chilean television.

Manuel Neira Biography

Manuel Neira Net Worth

Manuela Neira’a net worth in 2023 is estimated to be between $1-$5 million, based on his career earnings as a professional footballer as well as from endorsement deals and other business ventures. In his active playing years, he played for some of the biggest clubs in Chile and Argentina.

Manuel Neira. Photo/CHV Noticias

Neira also had brief stints in Spain and Greece where he earned a decent amount of salary, including bonuses from the Chilean national team. In addition to his football earnings, the former player also earned money from endorsement deals and other business ventures. All these have given him an impressive net worth and it will continue growing as he continues running his businesses.

Manuel Neira Personal Life

Manuel was born on October 12 1977 in Santiago, Chile to Manuel Neira Sr. who was a construction worker and Maria Diaz who was a housewife. He grew up in the La Granja neighborhood. His parents were not wealthy but they made sure he got all he needed and were very supportive of his football dream.

At a young age, his parents often took him to watch Colo-Colo play and that was the first club he joined their youth academy after being spotted by the scouts. He progressed well in the youth academy and was promoted to the first team where he made his professional debut. In his first season with the club, he helped the club win the Primera Division title and his performance attracted the attention of European clubs.

The striker moved to Spain to play for UD Las Palmas which was a real struggle adapting to life in Spain eventually leading to his return to Colo-Colo on loan. After returning to the club, the striker rediscovered his form and helped the club win the Primera Division title again. His performance with Colo-Colo earned him a place in the Chilean national team and he represented Chile at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

After the World Cup, the striker moved to Argentina to play for Racing Club helping them win the Primera Division title. In the same year, he returned to Chile to play for Union Espanola and helped them win the Primera Division title where he was also named Player of the Year. He retired from football in 2013 and is currently a football commentator for Chilean television. He is married and the couple is blessed with a daughter.

Manuel Neira Career and Achievements

The former player joined a local club in Chile for his youth training, Colo-Colo. He progressed well in the youth academy and was promoted to the first team where he made his professional debut. In his first season with the club, he helped the club win the Primera Division title and his performance attracted the attention of European clubs.

The striker moved to Spain to play for UD Las Palmas which was a real struggle adapting to life in Spain eventually leading to his return to Colo-Colo on loan. After returning to the club, he rediscovered his form and helped the club win the Primera Division title again. His performance with Colo-Colo earned him a place in the Chilean national team and he represented Chile at the 1998 FIFA World Cup.

Manuel Neira. Photo/Dael Albo

After the World Cup, the striker moved to Argentina to play for Racing Club helping them win the Primera Division title. In the same year, he returned to Chile to play for Union Espanola and helped them win the Primera Division title where he was also named Player of the Year.

Luxury Collection

It is not publicly known which card the former player owns though based on his career earnings and net worth, it’s likely that he owns several luxury cars.

FAQs

1. How old is Manuel?

46 years old

2. Is he still playing?

No

3. What is his nationality?

Chilean

4. What is his net worth in 2023?

$1-$5 million

5. Is he married?

Yes