Efrain Arañeda

Playing career After being with the youth systems of both Cobreloa and Universidad Católica, Araneda made his professional debut abroad with Belgian club Visé. Back in Chile, he played for Colchagua and Trasandino in 1999 and 2000, respectively.

In 2001, he emigrated to French Polynesia after noticing the Chilean players David Cubillos and Antonio Flores played in that country, and joined AS Tefana. He returned to Chile to play for San Luis de Quillota between May and October of the same year. Back in Tahiti, he played for AS Tefana, AS Dragon, AS Pirae and Central Sport.

Managerial career After his retirement, he became the manager of Central Sport, where he had performed as both assistant coach and player.

In addition to his work as a football coach, he performs as a tour guide.

Manager Central Sport Tahiti Ligue 1: 2017–18