Cristian Chávez (footballer, born 1986)
Argentine footballer
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Cristian Manuel Chávez (born 16 June 1986) is an Argentine footballer who plays as a midfielder for Bolivian club Jorge Wilstermann. He retired in 2022 and went on to become a manager, before returning to playing duties in 2025.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Cristian Manuel Chávez | ||
| Date of birth | 16 June 1986 | ||
| Place of birth | Pilar, Argentina | ||
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Youth career | |||
| Atlas | |||
| Boca Juniors | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005–2013 | Boca Juniors | 132 | (11) |
| 2013–2016 | Lanús | 25 | (1) |
| 2014–2015 | → Unión Española (loan) | 28 | (0) |
| 2015–2016 | → Arsenal de Sarandí (loan) | 11 | (0) |
| 2016–2017 | Asteras Tripolis | 7 | (0) |
| 2017–2022 | Wilstermann | 150 | (31) |
| 2025 | Wilstermann | 5 | (0) |
| Total | 353 | (43) | |
| International career | |||
| 2010 | Argentina | 4 | (1) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 2025 | Wilstermann (reserves) | ||
| 2025 | Wilstermann (interim) | ||
| 2025 | Wilstermann | ||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
Born in Pilar, Buenos Aires, Chávez made his competitive debut for Boca Juniors on 3 July 2005 in a fiery game against Almagro, which was suspended due to violence and recorded as a defeat for both teams.[1] On 27 January 2016, he signed a year and a half contract to Greek club Asteras Tripolis playing for Super League Greece for an undisclosed fee.[2]
His last club was Bolivian club Jorge Wilstermann from 2017 to 2022.[3] He announced his retirement in September 2023.[4]
Achievements
- Boca Juniors
- Lanús
- Wilstermann
