Biography
Who is Esteban Paredes?
Playing career and records
Esteban Paredes began his professional path in the youth system of Santiago Morning, eventually earning a promotion in 2000. He became a productive forward, known for scoring 286 career league goals. His most well-known achievement is holding the record for the most goals in Chilean first-tier tournaments, with 217 goals in that competition alone. He surpassed the previous record holder, Francisco Valdés, during a match against Universidad de Chile in October 2019.
Throughout his career, he played for several clubs including Colo-Colo and Coquimbo Unido. He joined Colo-Colo in 2009 on a three-year contract and proved to be an influential presence, helping the club secure the Torneo Clausura that same year. He scored twice in the final match against Universidad Católica. He officially announced his retirement in May 2022 after a long career, though he returned to football activity multiple times for teams like San Antonio Unido and Santiago Morning before his final retirement.
Managerial and media work
Following his playing career, Esteban Paredes shifted his focus toward management. In February 2024, he took on the position of sport manager for Santiago Morning, the club where his professional path started. By December 2024, he completed his formal training as a football manager at the National Institute of Football, Sports and Physical Activity of Chile. He was later appointed as the official manager of Santiago Morning in March 2026.
Outside of direct club management, he has maintained a public presence through various media endeavors. In August 2022, he began working with TNT Sports Chile as a co-host for the cooking and talk show titled Sabor a Gol. He worked alongside chef Tomás Olivera on this program. Also, he has served as the face of a sports betting application called Juega en Linea and appeared on the dance television show Fiebre de Baile in October 2025.
Personal life and family
Esteban Paredes is the father of Esteban Paredes Lastra. His son followed in his footsteps by joining the youth ranks at Colo-Colo before moving to Palestino. Beyond his immediate family, he has been active in football development initiatives. He co-founded the Santiago United Academy alongside kinesiologist Wilson Ferrada. This organization focuses on training players from both the United States and Chile to help them develop their skills in the sport.
Birthday and age
Esteban Paredes was born on August 1, 1980, which makes Esteban 46 years old today. That birthday falls under the Leo sign. Esteban shares the date with 56 other famous people.
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