- Midfielder for Colo-Colo (Santiago, 1982-1993, 1994), Argentinos Juniors (Argentina, 1993), Barcelona S.C. (Ecuador, 1994), Tigres U.A.N.L. (Mexico, 1995), C.D. Palestino (Santiago, 1996) and C.D. Universidad Católica (Santiago, 1997-1999).
- Honours with Colo-Colo: Chile Cup (1982, 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990); Chilean Primera División (1983, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1993); Copa Libertadores (1991); Interamerican Cup (1992); Recopa Sudamericana (1992). Honours with C.D. Universidad Católica: Chilean Primera División (1997 Apertura).
- 53 appearances for Chile National Football Team (1987-1993). Member of the Copa América 1987, 1989, 1991, 1993 squads.
- Won the "Cóndor de Bronce" award (Football) in 1987 and 1988.
- Named the 'Best Defensive Midfielder in the World' for the magazine France Football in 1987.
- Member of the Chile National Team who finished runners-up 1987 Copa América and 3rd place at the 1991 Copa América.
- Has a degree in Physical education.
- Father of Nicolás Pizarro and Daniela Pizarro.
- Captain of the Colo-Colo (1991-1993) and Chile National Football Team (1991-1993).
- Retired from football at the age 35.
- Played well over 450 games for Colo-Colo.
- Head coach of Colo-Colo (2002-2004), Audax Italiano (2005), C.D. Palestino (2006-07) and A.C. Barnechea (2021-).
- Father of, with Loreto Durcudoy, Vicente Pizarro (b. November 2002) and Beatriz Pizarro (b. December 2004).
- As a coach, he won the Chilean Primera División (2002 Clausura) with Colo-Colo.
- (2007-2009) Undersecretary of Sports of Chile by President Michelle Bachelet.
- Won the Outstanding Football Career Award by CONMEBOL in 2009.
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