- Played for Chile in the 1966, 1974 and 1982 FIFA World Cups.
- Defender for Unión La Calera (1964), Santiago Wanderers (1965-66), Peñarol (1967-71), S.C. Internacional (1972-76), C.D. Palestino (1977-80), Fort Lauderdale Strikers (1980-81) and Colo-Colo (1982), in all 791 games and 40 goals.
- Honours with Peñarol: Uruguayan Primera División (1967, 1968); Intercontinental Champions' Supercup (1969). Honours with S.C. Internacional: Brazilian Primera División (1975, 1976). Honours with C.D. Palestino: Chile Cup (1977); Chilean Primera División (1978).
- Named in the South American Footballer of the Year in 1974, 1975 and 1976.
- Named in the All-Star Team of 1974 FIFA World Cup.
- Named the Best Player in Chile (1966, 1981), Uruguay (1967, 1968, 1971) and Brazil (1972, 1976).
- 47 appearances for Chile National Football Team (1966-1982); runners-up at the 1979 Copa América.
- Father of, with Marcela Küpfer, Marcela and Ricardo.
- 1999: Named the South American Best Defender of the 20th Century for IFFHS.
- 2004: One of FIFA 100 by Pelé.
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