Caupolicán Peña, Colo Colo and Chile legend, dies at 96

Caupolicán Peña, a prominent figure in Chilean football, has passed away at the age of 96. The Sindicato de Futbolistas Profesionales (Sifup) confirmed the news of the former player and leader.

Peña spent his entire professional playing career at Colo Colo, debuting in 1951 and retiring in 1962. During his tenure as a right-back, he helped the club secure three Primera División titles (1953, 1956, and 1960) and the Copa Chile in 1960. He also represented the Chilean national team during the qualifying processes for the 1954 and 1958 World Cups.

Beyond his playing days, Peña was a significant figure in sports administration, serving as the first president of the Sindicato de Futbolistas Profesionales between 1960 and 1962. He also had an extensive career as a manager, notably leading Palestino to a Copa Chile title in 1975 and a National Championship in 1978, and managing the Chilean national team in 1977.