| Carlos Molina | |
| Fullname: | Carlos Mariano Molina Pino |
| Birth Date: | 23 October 1969 |
| Birth Place: | Santiago, Chile |
| Height: | 1.75 m |
| Position: | Midfielder |
| Youthclubs1: | Carlos Sarmiento |
| Youthclubs2: | Deportivo Cali |
| Youthclubs3: | Cúcuta Deportivo |
| Years1: | 1989–1990 |
| Clubs1: | Cúcuta Deportivo |
| Years2: | 1991 |
| Caps2: | 8 |
| Goals2: | 3 |
| Years3: | 1991 |
| Clubs3: | Deportivo Cali |
| Years4: | 1992 |
| Clubs4: | ULA |
| Years5: | 1992 |
| Clubs5: | Deportes Quindío |
| Years6: | 1993 |
| Clubs6: | Atlético Huila |
| Years7: | 1994–2003 |
| Clubs7: | Cortuluá |
| Years8: | 2004–2005 |
| Caps7: | 18 |
| Goals7: | 2 |
| Managerclubs1: | América de Cali (youth) |
| Manageryears2: | 2016 |
| Managerclubs2: | El Padrino |
Carlos Mariano Molina Pino (born 23 October 1969) is a Chilean former professional footballer who played as a midfielder for clubs in Colombia and Venezuela.
As a youth player, Molina was with Escuela Carlos Sarmiento and Deportivo Cali before moving Cúcuta Deportivo.[1] In 1991, he played for Independiente Santa Fe, coinciding with his compatriot Juan Ramón Garrido, becoming the first Chileans to play for the club before Luis Ceballos, Mauricio Illesca and Julio Gutiérrez,[2] returning to Deportivo Cali in the same year.[3]
After a brief stint with Venezuelan side Universidad de Los Andes, he went on his career in Colombia playing for Deportes Quindío, Atlético Huila, Cortuluá and América de Cali.[4]
A historical player of Cortuluá, where he coincided with his compatriot Elías Escalona some seasons,[5] he took part in the 2002 Copa Libertadores after the team led the Torneo Apertura 2001.[6]
As a player of América de Cali, he suffered a serious crisis after an arthroscopy.[7]
Following his retirement, he worked for many years at the América de Cali youth ranks,[5] and has after coached clubs such as Deportivo El Padrino from Cali.[8]
Born in Santiago, Chile, Molina moved to Colombia at the age of two. All his family is Chilean[1] and his father was a merchant ship captain.[5]
Due to his origin, he is popularly known as El Chileno Molina (The Chilean Molina).[1]
He has a close friendship with the coach Reinaldo Rueda, who coached him in Cortuluá.[5]