Nélson Saavedra


Nélson Alejandro Saavedra Sánchez is a Chilean professional footballer.

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.

Honours

Chile U-20

;Toulon Tournament