Esteban Paredes

Chilean footballer with club success

Esteban Paredes - Chilean footballer with club success
Born

August 1st, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Chile

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Born in 1980, a talented footballer played as a forward. Paredes began his professional career at Santiago Morning, later playing for teams like Colo-Colo and other clubs in Chile and Mexico. Paredes was a key player for Colo-Colo, contributing significantly to the team's achievements. He excelled in scoring, becoming one of the top scorers in the history of Chilean football. Recognized for leadership on and off the pitch, he captained his teams and displayed consistent performance throughout his career. His achievements include winning the Chilean Primera División multiple times and earning the Top Scorer award in various seasons.

Top scorer in Chilean Primera División history

Multiple-time champion with Colo-Colo

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