María Cristina Julio

María Cristina Julio Saldívar (born 17 November 1999) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Coquimbo Unido (women) and the Chile women's national team.

Career
Born in Coquimbo, Julio began her career with Deportes La Serena (women).

In 2022, she played for Santiago Morning.

She switched to his hometown's club, Coquimbo Unido (women), for the 2023 season, becoming the second player to sign a professional contract with the club after Natsumy Millones.

International career
At under-20 level, she was part of the Chile squad at the 2018 South American Games.

Personal life
She is the niece of the former professional footballer Eugenio Julio, a historical player of Coquimbo Unido.