Juan Cortés

Juan Cortés Contreras (18 June 1938 – 28 June 1998) was a Chilean footballer who played as an attacking midfielder for clubs in Chile and abroad.

Career Born in Santiago, Chile, Cortés began his professional career with Magallanes in September 1956. In the late 1950s, he and his fellows Héctor Torres and Ricardo Cabrera made up a well remembered attacking trident.

Next, he spent two seasons with Palestino (1961–62), playing as a centre forward, and made appearances for Universidad de Chile in international friendlies.

He switched to Rangers de Talca in 1963, staying with them until 1968.

A historical player of Rangers during a successful stint, the club reached the fourth, the fifth and the third place of the league in 1963, 1964 and 1965, respectively. He was selected as the best player in the club history at the centenary (2002).

After playing for Unión Española in 1969, the next year he moved to Peru. Following a year not playing, he played for Atlético Deportivo Olímpico (ADO Callao) in 1971 and 1972. and in 1973 and 1974, respectively.

As a player of Unión Española, he worked in the shoes factory of Abel Alonso, a club leader. In Lima, he did arts and crafts and served as football coach for children.