Pablo Caballero (footballer, born 1972)

Pablo Leonardo Caballero Cáceres is a Paraguayan football manager and former player who played as a striker. He is the current manager of Independiente FBC.

Career

Born in Asunción, Caballero had a well-traveled playing career, appearing for clubs in Chile, Mexico and Peru. In Chile, he played for Everton in the second level and Palestino, Huachipato, Cobreloa and Universidad Católica in the top level. He played for 15 different clubs before leaving 3 de Febrero in 2006, after a dispute with manager Alicio Solalinde.
In 2003, Primera División de México side Puebla canceled his contract, ending a seven-year stint playing abroad, so Caballero returned to Paraguay to play for Cerro Porteño.
After he retired from playing, Caballero became a football coach. In December 2008, he was appointed to manage 3 de Febrero, his first coaching position with professional club.