Roberto Enrique Cartes Contreras (born January 1, 1980) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. Known for his extensive career across various clubs in the Chilean football league system, Cartes was a consistent presence primarily in the Primera B (second division) and occasionally in the Primera División (first division).
Early Life and Career Born in Santiago, Chile, Cartes began his football journey in the youth ranks of Colo-Colo, one of Chile's most prestigious clubs. He subsequently made his professional debut with Colo-Colo, though he later moved to gain more playing time elsewhere.
Club Career Throughout his career, Roberto Cartes became known as a journeyman player, representing a remarkable number of Chilean clubs. His playing style was often characterized by his industriousness and work rate in the midfield. Some of the notable clubs he played for include:
- Colo-Colo: Where he started his professional career.
- Deportes Puerto Montt
- Palestino: Achieving some appearances in the top-tier Primera División.
- Unión La Calera
- Santiago Wanderers
- Deportes Copiapó
- San Marcos de Arica
- Deportes Temuco
- Lota Schwager
- Magallanes
- Curicó Unido
- Deportes Valdivia
- Iberia Los Ángeles
- Arturo Fernández Vial
Cartes spent the majority of his career in Chile's second division, Primera B, where he was a reliable and experienced player for numerous teams. His career spanned well over a decade, demonstrating remarkable longevity and commitment to the sport at various levels of Chilean club football.
Retirement Following a long and varied career, Roberto Cartes retired from professional football. He is remembered as a diligent midfielder who contributed to many clubs throughout the Chilean football landscape.