Thomas Galdames
Thomas Ignacio Galdames Millán is a Chilean professional footballer who plays as a defender for Russian side Krylia Sovetov Samara and the Chile national team.
Club career
In 2023, Galdames signed with Argentine Primera División club Godoy Cruz.In the second half of 2024, Galdames moved to Europe and joined Krylia Sovetov Samara in the Russian Premier League. On 3 August 2024, Krylia Sovetov announced a three-year contract with Galdames. On 25 August, he scored twice in Krylia's 3–1 comeback victory over Pari NN.
International career
Galdames represented Chile U17 during 2015. In 2020, he took part of the Chile U23 squad in the Pre-Olympic Tournament, but he didn't any appearance.At senior level, he received his first call up for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in September 2023.
Galdames made his debut on 29 June 2024 in a Copa América game against Canada. He substituted Darío Osorio in the 30th minute after the starting left-back Gabriel Suazo was sent off. The game ended scoreless and Chile was eliminated.
Personal life
Thomas is the son of the Chilean former international footballer Pablo Galdames, the younger brother of Pablo Jr., the older brother of Benjamín and the half-brother of Mathías Galdames. In addition, through his maternal line, he and his brothers are related to the Spanish-Chilean footballer Nerea Sánchez Millán.Galdames Millán is of Mapuche descent and his second surname, Millán, means "golden" in Mapudungun.