Sebastián Pinto

Sebastián Pinto (born 5 February 1986) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a striker. His last team was Chilean Primera B club Deportes Temuco.

Career

Begins of his career Pinto began his career in the youth categories of Universidad de Chile, but had no regularity and was sent on loan to Cobreloa to gain more experience. He played also in Santos, Godoy Cruz, Audax Italiano and the Italian club Varese between 2008 and 2011.

O'Higgins, Bursaspor and Millonarios In 2011, he came to O'Higgins where he was the second top-scorer of the tournament. In January 2012 he arrived at Turkish football club Bursaspor, being the top-scorer of the national cup with 5 goals. After almost three years at the club, he left finishing with a total of 65 games played and 29 goals. After that he went to Millonarios F.C. in 2014, playing 4 matches and scoring 1 goal.

Back to Chile

In 2015, he come back to O'Higgins, signing to the team for the Clausura 2014–15.

International career

His debut for the Chile national team in 2006 on an unofficial friendly against the Aragon official football team. He returned later in 2011, in a friendly against Paraguay where he scored a hat-trick (one goal on a penalty shot).

International appearances and goals # Date Venue Opponent Result Competition Goal 1 21 December 2011 Estadio La Portada, La Serena, Chile 3–2 Friendly3(3) 2 9 June 2012 Estadio José Antonio Anzoátegui, Puerto La Cruz, Venezuela 2–0 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification 3 11 September 2012 Estadio Monumental David Arellano, Santiago, Chile 1–3 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification

Personal life He is the son of the journalist and television presenter Carlos Pinto. His sister, Carla, is a DJ who took part in the reality show in 2013.

Following his retirement, he made his home in Santa Cruz do Sul, Brazil, and turned into a paddle tennis player. From Brazil, he founded and manages Pádel Club Chile in Lo Barnechea, Santiago.