Osvaldo Gómez

Osvaldo René Gómez Cortez (born 10 April 1964) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Playing career Born in Ovalle, Chile, Gómez joined the Deportes Ovalle youth ranks in 1981 under Sergio Recabarren and made his senior debut the next year in a match against Fernández Vial, aged 17.

After standing out with Deportes Ovalle in 1985, Gómez signed with Chilean giant Colo-Colo in January 1986. With them, he won the 1986 Primera División. In 1988, he was loaned out to Naval de Talcahuano.

In 1989, Gómez played for Palestino,

At international level, Gómez represented Chile at the 1987 Pan American Games, winning the silver medal.

Coaching career Osvaldo and his brother Eduardo owns a football academy in his hometown, Ovalle. His father, Eduardo Sr., played football at amateur level for Magallanes from and Ferroviarios Ovalle.