Victor Cristaldo

Leicester City

In 1984, Cristaldo played for Leicester City for three months, scoring 12 goals in 15 games for the club's reserve and youth teams.

Melbourne Knights

Cristaldo started his career with Melbourne club Keilor Park and later joined Melbourne Knights in Australia's National Soccer League in 1985, being a member of the squad for the 1985 and 1986 seasons. In 1986, whilst playing for Melbourne Knights, he was called up to the Argentine Air Force.

Thomastown

In 1988, Cristaldo played for Thomastown, where he remained until 1992.

Presidente Hayes

In 1993, Cristaldo joined Primera División Paraguaya club Presidente Hayes in the city of Asunción. he told Australian newspaper The Age "It's like a dream come true. But financially, it's just not possible". His wages in Paraguay were more than three times higher than they were in Australia and the cost of living in Paraguay was much lower. He and his wife, Cynthia, bought a house and the club supplied them with a car. At Presidente Hayes, Cristaldo was teammates with national team players Edgar Denis and Justo Jacquet. He hoped that during the Paraguayan off-season that an Australian National Soccer League club would, at the very least, give him a guest stint.

Western Suburbs

Cristaldo played for Western Suburbs in the Victorian State League Division 1 in 1996, scoring two goals.

Sport Colombia

In 1996, Cristaldo passed to Club Sport Colombia for the 1996 Primera…

Cristaldo represented the Australia U-20 national team. In 1993, Cristaldo hoped that his success in Paraguay would prompt Australia's national team coach, Eddie Thomson, to consider adding him to the squad.

Cristaldo moved into coaching after retiring as a player. He has had roles at a number of clubs including Monash City and Sunshine George Cross.

Cristaldo was born in Argentina to Paraguayan parents and moved to Australia at the age of 9. He attended Flemington High School.