Born in 1936, as a football player, Valdés was with Colo-Colo in the 1950s, becoming the team captain.
His playing career stopped due to a serious inguinal injury.
[2] At international level, he took part of the Chile national team.
[3] Turned a football manager, he began his career with San Antonio Unido in the 1968 season.
[1] Valdés was distinguished as a Honorary Member of Colo-Colo.[9] He was President of Viejos Cracks de Colo-Colo (Old Stars), an association of former players.