Patricio Galaz

Patricio Sebastián Galaz Sepúlveda (born 31 December 1976) is a former Chilean footballer who played as a striker.

Club career
He was born in Santiago, Chile and his main position on the team was that of a centre-forward. He previously played club football for Cobreloa in Chile, where he spent four years (2001–2004). He then spent the next two seasons with Mexican club Atlante F.C. He was known there as Patricio "El Pato" (The Duck) Galaz. He played there for 4 years also (1997–2000). In 2008, he was signed by Ñublense.

International career
At international level, Galaz played for Chile at youth level at the 1993 FIFA U-17 World Championship in Japan. At senior level, he represented his nation on 12 occasions between 2004 and 2006, and took part at the 2004 Copa América.

Personal life
Galaz is married to the Argentine model Gisela Molinero, who has worked in Chilean TV media.

Post retirement
Galaz graduated as a Football Manager in Argentina and since 2021 he worked as Sports Director of Cobreloa.

Club

 * Universidad Católica
 * Chilean Primera División (1): 1997 Apertura
 * Copa Chile (1): 1995


 * Cobreloa
 * Chilean Primera División (3): 2003 Apertura, 2003 Clausura, 2004 Clausura

International

 * Chile U17
 * FIFA U-17 World Cup Third place: 1993

Individual

 * Chilean Primera División Top Goalscorer: 2004 Apertura, 2004 Clausura
 * IFFHS World's Best Top Division Goal Scorer: 2004