Hugo Eduardo Rubio Montecinos (born 7 September 1960) is a retired Chilean professional footballer who played as a forward. He is best known for his time with Colo-Colo and for being part of the Chilean national team during the 1980s and early 1990s.

Basic profile

• Full name: Hugo Eduardo Rubio Montecinos
• Date of birth: 7 September 1960
• Place of birth: Santiago, Chile
• Position: Forward (striker)

Club career (highlights)

• Colo-Colo — Rubio had multiple spells with Colo-Colo, Chile’s most successful club. He played for them in the early 1980s and again later; with Colo-Colo he won domestic titles and established himself as one of Chile’s prominent forwards.
• International club career — In addition to Colo-Colo, Hugo Rubio played abroad for clubs including Gaziantepspor (Turkey), Club Atlético Vélez Sarsfield (Argentina), and Cobreloa (Chile), among others over his professional career.
• Style of play: A strong, physical forward known for aerial ability and finishing.

International career

• Rubio was capped by the Chile national team and represented his country in the 1982 FIFA World Cup (he was part of the squad for the tournament in Spain).
• He earned multiple caps across the 1980s and early 1990s and contributed goals and experience to the national side.

Legacy

• Hugo Rubio is also known for his footballing family: he is the father of footballers Arturo, Alexis and Matías Rubio, who have pursued professional careers.
• He remains a respected figure in Chilean football, remembered for his time at Colo-Colo and his contributions to the national team.

Note: Some records vary on exact years and club appearances; for detailed statistics (season-by-season appearances and goals) consult dedicated football databases or Colo-Colo historical archives.