Juan Halty

Juan José Halty Sarobe (born 7 June 1989) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Playing career
Halty was born in Santiago, Chile. A product of Universidad de Chile youth system, Halty had a stint with Audax Italiano before being a reserve goalkepper for the club, when they won the 2009 Torneo Apertura. He never appeared in a league match for the club, playing on loan at Unión Temuco and Provincial Talagante, and finishing his playing career with lower league sides.

At international level, he represented the Chile national team at under-20 level in friendly matches against Peru in 2008.

Coaching career
After he retired from playing, Halty became a goalkeeper coach. He initially worked with Audax Italiano, Santiago Wanderers and Universidad de Chile's youth teams, and after a chance encounter with the club's staff at a tournament in Ecuador, Halty joined C.S.D. Independiente del Valle as the senior side's goalkeeper coach.

Personal life
Halty bears a resemblance to Chilean international goalkeeper Claudio Bravo and has appeared in Chilean television commercials as his double.

Honours
Universidad de Chile
 * Chilean Primera División: 2009 Apertura