Nicolás Sebastián Canales Calas (Spanish pronunciation: [nikoˈlas kaˈnales], born 27 June 1985) is a Chilean former professional footballer who plays for as a striker.

Their great performances give him the opportunity to play internationally with the Chile national football team.

In the 2012–13 season, he played in 31 games and scored 26 goals, helping his team win the league and becoming the top goalscorer of the championship.

[3] In September 2015, Canales signed a one-year contract with FC Krylia Sovetov Samara of the Russian Premier League.

After playing several games for the Under-21 squad and failing to make a single appearance in the Premier League, Canales has been released from his contract by Krylia Sovetov on 7 December 2015.