29-year-old Cristian moved abroad for the first time ever in 2012 – 13 , splitting the season between Cyprus ' and Alki Larnaca FC and Bulgarian club PFC Cherno More Varna . He was drafted by Chennaiyin FC in the second round of the 2014 ISL Inaugural International Draft , scoring his first goal for the club from a free kick against Mumbai City FC where he played in place of injured Elano , and contributing to a 3 – 0 away win
2014 ISL Inaugural International Draft
2014 ISL Inaugural International Draft
Cristian Hidalgo