Jeison Fuentealba

Jeison Joaquín Fuentealba Vergara (born 10 January 2003) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Universidad de Concepción on loan from Universidad de Chile.

Club career
Born in Santiago de Chile, Fuentealba is a product of the Universidad de Chile youth system. In 2022, he was loaned to Deportes La Serena in the top division, with whom he made his professional debut, with no option to buy.

In 2023, he returned to Universidad de Chile, joining the first team. He scored his first goal in the 2–5 loss against O'Higgins on 7 August.

In the second half of 2024, Fuentealba was loaned out to Universidad de Concepción until the end of the season.

International career
Fuentealba has made many appearances for the Chile U20 team. In December 2021, he made thee appearances in the Copa Rául Coloma Rivas. The next year, he made three appearances and scored two goals against Australia in the Costa Cálida Supercup in September, and took part in the South American Games, scoring against Ecuador.

In 2023, he took part in the South American U20 Championship, making three appearances. He also has been with the Chile under-23 squad in training microcycles.

In 2024, he took part in the Pre-Olympic Tournament.

At senior level, he received his first call up for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Uruguay and Colombia in September 2023.