Juan Carlos Carreño (born 1 July 1960) is a Chilean football manager and former footballer who played as a centre-back for clubs in Chile and El Salvador.

Playing career Born in Santiago, Chile, as a youth player, Carreño was with Unión Española and the team of FAMAE (1977) in the Liga Capitalina of Santiago.Trasandino Recuerda: Capitulo 4, Juan Carlos Carreño Trasandino de Los Andes on Facebook As a professional footballer, Carreño played for both Trasandino (1978–84) and Unión San Felipe (1985) in Chile.

A historical player of Trasandino, he came to the club in 1978año 1978 La historia de trasandino de los andes on Facebook and was the team captain in the 1982 season, where the team got promotion to the top division.

Then he moved to El Salvador in 1986, where he played for Águila and Alianza.Juan Carlos Carreño, jugador chileno que hizo de El Salvador, su segunda patria. Fútbol Profesional on Facebook As a member of Águila, he won the league title in 1987–88.

Coaching career Carreño has developed his entire career in El Salvador, coaching clubs such as Vendaval, , Atlético Marte, and Tehuacán.Juan Carlos Carreño técnico de fútbol salvadoreño Mi Radio Deportiva El Salvador on Facebook

He also has worked as a coach of youth players in the Academia Futuro and served as director of Salvadoran Football Managers Association (AEFES).

Personal life As a player of Trasandino, he was nicknamed Cañoncito (Little Cannon), due to his strong shoots.

Honours As player Águila Salvadoran Primera División: 1987–88

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