Alexander Ernesto Aravena Guzmán (born 6 September 2002) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a forward for American club Portland Timbers, on loan from Brazilian club Grêmio, and the Chile national team.
Club career Aravena debuted the year 2020 in the match against Huachipato in the Estadio San Carlos de Apoquindo, on the following date.
In the second half of 2024, Aravena moved abroad and joined Brazilian club Grêmio on a deal until the end of 2028.
On 25 February 2026, Aravena joined American club Portland Timbers on a loan for a season with a purchase option.
International career He represented Chile at under-23 level in a 1–0 win against Peru U23, where he scored the goal, on 31 August 2022, in the context of preparations for the 2023 Pan American Games. He was included in the final squad for the games, where Chile won the silver medal.
In 2024, he took part in the Pre-Olympic Tournament.
Personal life On 27 December 2025, Aravena married the Chilean Jael de la Paz.
Career statistics Club
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsUniversidad Católica2020Primera División40———40 2021Primera División10———10 2023Primera División2813511Appearance(s) in the Copa Sudamericana0—34142024Primera División1333010—173Total club46168120004617Ñublense (loan)2022 Primera División30116120—3812 Grêmio2024Série A1620000—1622025Série A20220518Appearances in Campeonato Gaúcho1354Total364205181516Career total11231162918114535
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsChile202390202420202560Total170
Honours Universidad Católica Primera División de Chile: 2020, 2021 Supercopa de Chile: 2020, 2021
Grêmio Recopa Gaúcha: 2025
Chile U23 Pan American Games Silver Medal: 2023
Individual Chilean Primera División Best U-21 Player: 2022 Chilean Primera División Team of the Season: 2022
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