Mario Cáceres


Mario Antonio Cáceres Gómez is a Chilean footballer who plays as a striker.
During his career, he played for Colo-Colo on three occasions, but also plied his trade in four countries.

Club career

Born in the capital Santiago, Cáceres made his debut for Colo-Colo in 1998, but spent the following years on loan in the country, to Ñublense and Corporación Deportiva Everton de Viña del Mar respectively.
Caceres was signed by Sporting Clube de Portugal in January 2001, at the same time as compatriot Rodrigo Tello. Grossly unsettled he returned to Colo-Colo after just a few months, as the Lisbon club refused to activate the buying option it had on the player.
At the start of the 2004 season, Cáceres switched for C.D. Universidad de Concepción, but left the following year to Liga MX side Lobos de la BUAP.
Before the start of 2005's Apertura, Cáceres moved to another country, transferring to Greek team Aris FC, in the country's second level. In 2006, he rejoined Colo-Colo for a third stint, but returned to Greece and its division two the next year, with Pas Giannina FC.
Cáceres found some stability in the 2008 summer, going on to play two seasons at Switzerland's FC St. Gallen. Subsequently, he returned to his country, first joining San Luis de Quillota and going on to represent Audax Italiano, former team Everton and Deportes Temuco.

International career

Cáceres capped for Chile at under-20 level, appearing at both the 2001 South American U-20 Championship and the 2001 FIFA World Youth Championship. He also played for the nation at the 2004 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic tournament.

Honours

Club

; Colo-Colo