- Former player for Colo-Colo's Youth Teams.
- Midfielder for C.D. Universidad de Concepción (2003), Rayo Vallecano (Spain, 2004), Servette FC (Switzerland, 2004), Colo-Colo (2005-2006, 2017-2019, 2020-21), S.E. Palmeiras (Brazil, 2006-2008, 2010-2015), Al Ain FC (United Arab Emirates, 2008-2010), Al Wahda FC (United Arab Emirates, 2015-2017), Monarcas Morelia (Mexico, 2020), Mazatlán FC (Mexico, 2020) and Unión La Calera (2021).
- 79 appearances for Chile National Football Team (2004-2017); scored 7 goals. Member of the Copa América 2007, 2011, 2015, and the South Africa '10 and Brazil '14 squads.
- His grandfather Juan Toro was international with Chile in 1957.
- Won two Chilean Primera División (Apertura 2006 & Transición 2017) and two Chilean Super Cup (2017 & 2018) with Colo-Colo, two Brazilian Cup (2012 & 2015), the Serie B (2013) and the Campeonato Paulista (2008) with S.E. Palmeiras; the Etisalat Emirates Cup (2008), the UAE President Cup (2009) and the UAE Super Cup (2009) with Al Ain.
- Father of, with Daniela Aránguiz, Agustina Valdivia (b. 3 September 2007) and Jorge Jr. Valdivia (b. 29 November 2009).
- Half-brother of footballer Hugo Bravo.
- Ex-boyfriend of Daniela Bonvallet.
- July 2007: Sanctioned by the Football Federation of Chile with 20 games along with Rodrigo Tello, Jorge Vargas, Reinaldo Navia, Pablo Contreras and Álvaro Ormeño in scandal called "Puertordazo" at 2007 Copa América Venezuela.
- Brother-in-law of Rigeo.
- Named in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A Team of the Year in 2007.
- Won the Bola de Prata in 2007.
- Was named in the South America Team of the Year in 2007.
- Two-time Campeonato Paulista Most Valuable Player (2007 and 2008).
- Named the UFL Most Valuable Player and the Best Foreign Player in 2009.
- December 2011: Sanctioned by the Football Federation of Chile with 10 games along with Jean Beausejour, Arturo Vidal, Gonzalo Jara and Carlos Carmona in scandal called "Bautizazo".
- Older brother of Claudio Valdivia.
- Scored one goal for S.E. Palmeiras during the finals matches of Brazil Cup 2012.
- Descended to Serie B with S.E. Palmeiras in 2012.
- Promotion to Brasileiro with Palmeiras in 2013.
- Captain of S.E. Palmeiras from 2014-2015.
- Member of the Chilean National team than won the 2015 Copa América.
- Played well over 200 games for S.E. Palmeiras.
- Played well over 100 games at Brasileiro.
- Vice-captain of Colo-Colo in 2018.
- Scored well over 100 goals in his career.
- July 2022: Retired from football at the age 38.
- Works as a commentator and analyst for ESPN Chile and Agricultura Deportes.
- Had an on-off relationship with his wife Daniela Aránguiz from 2003 to 2023.
- In a relationship with Maite Orsini since 2023.
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