Roberto Carlos Palacios Mestas (born 28 December 1972) is a Peruvian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Palacios made his debut with Sporting Cristal in 1991, when his team faced Deportivo Municipal in late October 1991.
"Chorri" was well known for his amazing 'chorrigolazos' (for his ability to surprise top goalkeepers by scoring from far away despite his small size) which nearly took Peru to the last 3 FIFA World Cups.
Palacios had a long run with the Peru national football team that resulted in a record 128 caps and 19 goals for his country.
He frequently works with UNICEF to help feed the poor children of Africa, and sometimes even by flying over and donating football gear and accessories.