Deportes Antofagasta Born in Antofagasta, Pulgar started playing at age 6 for South West Miramar club. At 15, he was invited to a youth championship where the professional Carlos Carcamo approached the young player to sign for the
Deportes Antofagasta youth team. At Antofagasta, Pulgar played as a winger and left back. He debuted for the senior team in 2013 after which he became a first team regular. He has been described as a tall, fast player that covers the defense very well, with a good passing game. In 2014 he was named player of the season.
Universidad Católica On 28 June 2014,
Deportes Antofagasta confirmed the transfer of Pulgar to
Universidad Católica, for $400,000 US dollars for 70% of the player's rights. Pulgar signed a three-year contract. Pulgar was the most outstanding player in a poor
Universidad Católica 2014-15 season. After the arrival of manager
Mario Salas, he started playing as a
midfielder.
Bologna On 20 August 2015, Italian club
Bologna signed Pulgar from Universidad Católica on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee. He was given the number 5 shirt. On 11 January 2019, Pulgar extended his contract until 30 June 2022.
Fiorentina On 9 August 2019, Pulgar signed for
Fiorentina.
Loan to Galatasaray On 3 February 2022, Turkish club
Galatasaray announced the arrival of Pulgar on loan from Fiorentina.
Flamengo On 29 July 2022
Flamengo signed Pulgar from
Fiorentina in a
€3 million transfer, he signed a contract with the Brazilian club until December 2025. ==International career==