Germán Ricardo Martellotto (born 16 November 1962) is an Argentine former footballer who last played as a midfielder for Deportivo Español.[1]

Early life edit

Martellotto was born in 1962 in Calchín, Argentina.[2]

Club career edit

Martellotto was nicknamed "Tato".[3] In 1989, he signed for Mexican side Monterrey, where he was regarded as a fan favorite.[4] After that, he signed for Mexican side América, where he was regarded as an important midfielder for the club.[5]

International career edit

In 1991, Martellotto played for the Argentina national football team.[6]

Style of play edit

Martellotto mainly operated as a midfielder and was known for his creativity.[7]

Post-playing career edit

After retiring from professional football, Martellotto worked as a manager.[8][9]

References edit

  1. ^ "Germán Martellotto y su participación fantasmal en Wembley con la 10 argentina: "No tenía conciencia de lo que era la camiseta de Diego"". clarin.com.
  2. ^ "Nació en Calchín, jugó en la Selección y se emociona ante Julián Álvarez: "Después de Messi, es el mejor por lejos"". infobae. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  3. ^ "Qué es de la vida del "Tato" Martellotto". lavoz.com.ar.
  4. ^ "Martellotto, el cerebro de 'La Aplanadora'". cancha.com (Archived).
  5. ^ "Germán Martellotto espera gran juego entre Monterrey y America". mediotiempo.com.
  6. ^ "De Rayados a Wembley". www.cancha.com. Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  7. ^ Staff, Nido (1 June 2020). "#El Incomprendido 8: Germán Marttelloto". Retrieved 2 July 2023.
  8. ^ "Martellotto: "Central me dio más a mí que yo al club". lacapital.com.ar.
  9. ^ "Germán Ricardo Martellotto, un crack rodeado de figuras en Rayados y América". bolavip.com.

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