Carlos Caszely Trivia
How much do you really know about Carlos Caszely?
Test your knowledge of Carlos Caszely's career, records, and Copa Libertadores performances with this in-depth quiz.
Who Is Carlos Caszely?
Carlos Caszely is a Chilean former striker, born on July 5, 1950 in Santiago and nicknamed "The King of the Square Metre." He is Colo-Colo's all-time top scorer with 208 goals in 374 official matches, and also played for Levante, Espanyol, the New York Cosmos and Barcelona SC. With Chile he played the 1974 and 1982 World Cups and was named best player of the 1979 Copa América.
Caszely in the Copa Libertadores
Caszely was the top scorer and a runner-up of the 1973 Copa Libertadores with Colo-Colo. The final against Independiente finished 1-1 and 0-0 and went to a playoff at Montevideo's Estadio Centenario — the same stadium hosting the 2026 final — where Independiente won 2-1 after extra time and Caszely scored Colo-Colo's goal in the 39th minute.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Caszely win the Copa Libertadores?
No: he was the top scorer and runner-up of the 1973 Libertadores with Colo-Colo, who lost the playoff to Independiente.
Where was the 1973 final playoff played?
At the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo — the same stadium as the 2026 final. Independiente won 2-1 after extra time.
Why was he called "The King of the Square Metre"?
The nickname reflected his ability to finish in the tightest spaces inside the box.
How many questions are in the Carlos Caszely trivia quiz?
20 free questions covering his career, records and the 1973 Copa Libertadores final.