Carlos Chacana

Carlos Chacana (; born 23 June 1976) is an Argentine-Israeli professional footballer who plays as a winger fo Agudat HaMakhtesh.

Biography Born in San Miguel de Tucumán, Carlos Chacana was raised in Tucumán Province in Argentina by his mother and grandfather, after his father left when he was a child. He says that after every goal he scores, he says a prayer for his grandfather. Chacana began to play football in his neighborhood and local tournaments. He was scared at first about playing actual club football though because he did not have enough money for shoes.

Israel In 2003 Chacana arrived at Liga Artzit side Hapoel Nazareth Illit. Club officials told him that since his wife, Priscila Radusky, is Jewish, he would receive special benefits as a new immigrant under the Law of Return. Originally, Chacana was not interested in immigrating, but was later convinced. The primary reason for Chacana's signing with Ramat Gan, was because a fan of the club was willing to pay for the entire treatment of his sons bout with leukemia.

When his contract ended with Hapoel Ramat Gan, he had an unsuccessful trial with Maccabi Petah Tikva. Though having more offers from Israeli clubs, Chacana signed a new one-year deal with Slovenian side, NK MIK CM Celje. During his debut match against NK Maribor, he scored his team's second goal in a 3:3 draw.

Honours Hapoel Ashkelon Liga Artzit: 2004–05 Toto Cup Artzit: 2004–05

Hapoel Ramat Gan Liga Artzit: 2006–07 Toto Cup Artzit: 2006–07 Liga Leumit: 2011–12 Toto Cup Leumit: 2011 Israel State Cup: 2013

Al-Arabi SC GCC Champions League: 2003

Individual Liga Artzit top scorer: 2004–05

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