César Ignacio Pinares Tamayo (Latin American Spanish: [ˈsesaɾ piˈnaɾes]; born 23 May 1991) is a Chilean footballer who plays as a midfielder for Audax Italiano.
Born in Santiago de Chile, Pinares started his career at Colo-Colo. In January 2010, he was signed by Serie A club ChievoVerona. He spent 1+1⁄2 season in Chievo's Primavera under-20 team. On 31 August 2011, he left for Lega Pro Prima Divisione club Triestina. Pinares also wore no. 40 shirt of the first team of Chievo in 2010–11 Serie A.
In March 2025, Pinares signed with Deportes Limache. He ended his contract on 23 April 2026.
On 7 July 2026, Pinares joined Audax Italiano.
Pinares had played in 2011 South American Youth Championship.
As of match played 29 May 2022
As of match played on 24 June 2021. Scores and results list Chile's goal tally first.
Primera División (1): 2009 Clausura
Primera División (2): 2019, 2020
Cesar Pinares at BDFA (in Spanish)