Patricio Mardones

Luis Patricio Mardones Díaz (born 17 July 1962), known as Patricio Mardones, is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Playing career Mardones is a historical player of the traditional rivals Universidad Católica and Universidad de Chile, since he won two national leagues along with each team.

He played for the Chile national team and was capped 29 times scoring 2 goal between 1985 and 1995. Mardones made his debut on 8 February 1985 in a friendly against Finland.

Coaching career He worked for Universidad de Chile as the coach of youth ranks (1997–2001) and the assistant coach of the first team (2001–2003). Next, he switched to the university football, and coached the teams of both Universidad del Desarrollo

In addition, from 2016 to 2017 he performed as Director of Azul Azul, the public limited company that manages Universidad de Chile. Next, he switched to Head of Recruitment for the youth ranks until 2020.

Personal life Mardones was a candidate to councillor for La Reina commune in the 2024 Chilean regional elections.

Honours Universidad Católica Copa Polla Gol: 1983 Copa de la República: 1983 Chilean Primera División: 1984, 1987

Universidad de Chile Chilean Primera División: 1994, 1995