Trivia

Father of, with Carolina Zaio, Josefa Olarra (b. August 21, 2003) and Rafael Olarra Jr. (b. October 29, 2012).

Co-owner of, with Rodrigo Tello, a hotel in Cajón del Maipo called "Qamaqi".

(February 17, 2016) Retired from football at the age 38.

Played well over 200 games for Club Universidad de Chile.

Works as a commentator and analyst.

Father of, with Lucila Vit, Agustina Olarra (b. April 2022).

Defender for Audax Italiano (1996-97, 2013-2016), Club Universidad de Chile (1998-2001, 2002-03, 2007-2010), Osasuna S.D. (Spain, 2001-02), C.A. Independiente (Argentina, 2003-04), C.D. Universidad Católica (2004-05), Maccabi Haifa (Israel, 2005-2007) and Unión Española (2011-2012); in all 545 games and 28 goals.

30 appearances for the Chile National Football Team (1997-2006). Member of the Copa América 1997 and 2004 squads.

Honours with Club Universidad de Chile: Chile Cup (1998, 2000); Chilean Primera División (1999, 2000, 2009 Apertura). Honours with C.D. Universidad Católica: Chilean Primera División (2005 Clausura). Honours with Maccabi Haifa: Israeli Premier League (2006); Toto Cup (2006).

Won the bronze medal with Chile Olympic Football Team at the 2000 Olympic Games.

Had been in an on-off relationship with Natalia Mandiola since 2018. They became engaged in July 2020, but separated in October 2020.

Boyfriend of Lucila Vit since 2020.