Luis Mena (Chilean footballer)

Luis Arturo Mena Irarrázabal (born 28 August 1979) is a retired Chilean professional footballer.

Mena made his professional debut with Colo-Colo on November 26, 1996, in the final of the Copa Chile against Rangers.

In the 2000s, and whilst he was playing for Colo-Colo, he also studied a technical-professional career in physical activity at the University of the Americas, where also was classmate of his teammates Claudio Bravo, Fernando Meneses and Miguel Riffo.

[2] He has been described as "not the most flashiest or talented footballer", but Mena is known for his loyalty to Colo-Colo and his calm leadership on the field.

[3] Luis Mena became the interim head coach for Colo-Colo women in January 2021, replacing Vanessa Arauz.