Gonzalo Collao

Gonzalo Antonio Collao Villegas (born 9 September 1997) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Croatian club Istra 1961.

Club Career

Born in Coquimbo, Collao joined Universidad de Chile's youth setup at the age of 14, from Coquimbo Unido. He was promoted to the first team ahead of the 2017 season, and made his senior debut on 22 July of that year by coming on as a substitute for injured Fernando de Paul in a 2–0 Copa Chile win against Nublense.

In January 2018, Collao joined Cobreloa in Primera B on loan for one year. He returned to his parent club in the following year, after making eight appearances.

On 26 August 2019, Collao agreed to a deal with Segunda Division side Extremadura UD on a free transfer, effective as of 1 January 2020; he was initially assigned to the reserves in Tercera Division. On 24 January 2020 he joined the Spanish club.

On 10 July 2021, he moved to Istra 1961 in the Croatian Prva HNL on a deal for three seasons.