Place of birth Santiago, Chile Name Nelson Saavedra Position Defender | Number Height 1.85 m Playing position Role Footballer | |
Full name Nelson Alejandro Saavedra Sanchez Date of birth (1988-04-06) 6 April 1988 (age 27) | ||
Nélson Alejandro Saavedra Sánchez (born 6 April 1988) is a Chilean professional footballer who plays for Audax Italiano, as a right back.
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Club career
Born in Santiago, Saavedra began his professional career in the 2008 season with Palestino. Saavedra went on trial with Spanish giants Real Madrid in January 2009, but a move never materialised. Instead, he moved on loan to Brazil's Vitória for the 2009 season, but after failing to appear for his new club, he signed on loan for São Paulo. Saavedra never appeared for São Paulo either, and began the 2010 season on loan at a third Brazilian club, Atlético Goianiense.
On 2012, he reached with O'Higgins the final of the 2012 Apertura, losing against Universidad de Chile in the penalty shoot-out. On 12 December 2012, he is signed for Audax Italiano for the 2013 season.
International career
Saavedra represented Chile at the 2009 Toulon Tournament, making three appearances as his team won the gold medal in the tournament.
Chile U-20
