Juan Carlos Carreño

Juan Carlos Carreño (born 1 July 1960) is a Chilean football manager and former footballer who played as a centre-back for clubs in Chile and El Salvador.

Playing career Born in Santiago, Chile, as a youth player, Carreño was with Unión Española and the team of FAMAE (1977) in the Liga Capitalina of Santiago. As a professional footballer, Carreño played for both Trasandino (1978–84) and Unión San Felipe (1985) in Chile.

A historical player of Trasandino, he came to the club in 1978 and was the team captain in the 1982 season, where the team got promotion to the top division. As a member of Águila, he won the league title in 1987–88.

Coaching career Carreño has developed his entire career in El Salvador, coaching clubs such as Vendaval, , Atlético Marte, and Tehuacán.

He also has worked as a coach of youth players in the Academia Futuro and served as director of Salvadoran Football Managers Association (AEFES).

Personal life As a player of Trasandino, he was nicknamed Cañoncito (Little Cannon), due to his strong shoots.

Honours As player Águila Salvadoran Primera División: 1987–88