Nelson Humberto Sanhueza Graavendaal (born 1 May 1952) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a defender for clubs in Chile and Mexico.
[1] A product of the Universidad Católica youth system,[2] he made appearances for the club from 1971[3] to 1977,[4] with a stint in the Segunda División from 1974 to 1975, winning the league title in 1975.
[6] In Mexico, he played for Monterrey (1977–79), where he came thanks to the Chilean coach Fernando Riera,[7] Atlético Potosino (1980–82, 1985–87),[8] where he coincided with his compatriot Luis Castro,[9][10] Puebla (1982–1985) and Correcaminos UAT (1987–88).
[13] Sanhueza began his career as coach of Irlandés FC [es] and as assistant in both Toros Neza and Tigres UANL.
[2] As head coach, he has led Toros Neza, Atlético Zacatepec, Correcaminos UAT[14] and Jabatos Nuevo León.