Ricardo Parada
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Ricardo Alex Parada Sáez (born January 2, 1985, in San Pedro de la Paz
, Chile
), is a Chile
an footballer. He plays as a striker
. He currently plays for Puerto Montt in Chile.
, where he was always the top-scorer.
In 2003 he was sent to Ñublense
, until the second half of 2004, having won the third division championship, when he returned to the Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción
. He scored 5 goals in the Clausura championship in 2007, despite not holding undisputed. In 2008, he was signed by the Lobos de la BUAP
, a Mexican football club. In the second half of that year, he was signed by Provincial Osorno
. Since then, he has played with Antofagasta
and Curicó Unido, and currently plays for Puerto Montt.
San Pedro de la Paz
San Pedro de la Paz is a Chilean city and commune located in the Concepción Province, Biobío Region. It has some 80,447 inhabitants according to the 2002 national census. In 2005, the Pedro Aguirre Cerda avenue, the main avenue in the city, was completed. Most of the inhabitants of this comuna...
, Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
), is a Chile
Chile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an footballer. He plays as a striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He currently plays for Puerto Montt in Chile.
Career
Ricardo Parada is a footballer from the lower divisions of the Club Deportivo Universidad de ConcepciónClub Deportivo Universidad de Concepción
Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción Futbol, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Concepción. The club was founded August 8, 1994 and plays in the top level of the Chilean football league...
, where he was always the top-scorer.
In 2003 he was sent to Ñublense
Ñublense
Deportivo Ñublense S.D.A.P is a professional football team based in Chillán, Ñuble Province. The club was formed in 1916 under the name of Liceo Fútbol Club...
, until the second half of 2004, having won the third division championship, when he returned to the Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción
Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción
Club Deportivo Universidad de Concepción Futbol, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Concepción. The club was founded August 8, 1994 and plays in the top level of the Chilean football league...
. He scored 5 goals in the Clausura championship in 2007, despite not holding undisputed. In 2008, he was signed by the Lobos de la BUAP
Lobos de la BUAP
Club de Fútbol Lobos de la Benemerita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla is a Mexican football club based in Puebla, Mexico. The club represents the Autonomous University of Puebla. The club's history goes back to the early 1930 when the club was known as Preparatoria formed exclusively by players that...
, a Mexican football club. In the second half of that year, he was signed by Provincial Osorno
Provincial Osorno
Provincial Osorno is a football club based in Osorno, Los Lagos Region, Chile. They currently play in the Tercera División, the third tier of the Chilean football system...
. Since then, he has played with Antofagasta
Club de Deportes Antofagasta
Deportes Antofagasta, is a Chilean football club based in the city of Antofagasta. The club plays in the second level of the Chilean football league system...
and Curicó Unido, and currently plays for Puerto Montt.