About Mario Soto
Born 1950. Mario Soto is a Chilean association football player and association football coach.
Mario del Tránsito Soto Benavides (born July 10, 1950) is a Chilean former football defender who played as a centre back.
Career Soto played for his native country in the 1982 FIFA World Cup. In total for his country he played 48 matches scoring 1 goal between 1975 and 1985.
Soto is one of the biggest idols of Chilean club Cobreloa.
He also played for club football for Chileans CD Magallanes and Unión Española, and Brazilian side Palmeiras.
Honours Unión Española Chilean Primera División: 1975
Cobreloa Chilean Primera División: 1980, 1982, 1985
Lozapenco Chilean Tercera División:
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Mario Soto?
Chilean footballer
When was Mario Soto born?
Mario Soto was born on 10 July 1950 in Santiago.
What is Mario Soto's occupation?
Mario Soto is an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality is Mario Soto?
Mario Soto is Chilean.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Mario Soto (footballer, born 1950)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mario Soto. https://biography.guide/mario-soto/
MLA: "Mario Soto." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mario-soto/.
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