He was a member of the Honduran squad that competed at the 2001 Copa America and the 1999 Panamerican Games in Winnipeg.
Nicknamed el Chino, Pineda played at Independiente Villela where Chelato Uclés made him debut at his 15 years against Olimpia.
[1] He later moved on to Real España where he was going to sign for 5 years more but Club Deportivo Victoria made him a good offer.
[2] Pineda made his debut for Honduras in a November 2000 FIFA World Cup qualification match against St Vincent & the Grenadines and has earned a total of 4 caps, scoring no goals.
He has represented his country in 1 FIFA World Cup qualification match[3] and played at the 2001 Copa América.