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David Henríquez (footballer, born 1977)
David Andrés Henríquez Espinoza (born 12 July 1977) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as centre back. Henríquez played for clubs in the Primera División, Liga MX, Ascenso MX, and the Primeira Liga. He was known for his strength, marking and heading ability.
Club career
Colo-Colo
At the end of 2007, Henríquez contract was not renewed with Chilean Colo-Colo. After the 2007 Clausura championship game, he did not celebrate much with the team as he knew the team was not going to renew his contract. He was injured and could not finish his last game with Colo-Colo. He left the club as one of the most decorated players in club history and was the team's captain. In the 2006 Clausura Tournament, Henríquez led them to the championship, which was the twenty-fifth in Colo-Colo's storied history. He made his professional debut playing defender for Colo-Colo on 11 February 1995.
International career
Henríquez also made appearances with the Chile national team from 2001 to 2003. He was a member of the national squad competing at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, which won the bronze medal. Previously, he took part in the Pre-Olympic Tournament.
Outside of football
He was a candidate for the Chamber of Deputies in the 2017 Chilean general election, supported by Progressive Party of Chile.
Honours
Colo-Colo Universidad Católica Chile
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