Biography
Who is Gerardo Martino?
Early life and playing career
Gerardo Martino was born in Valparaíso, Argentina. He began his professional football career in 1980 and played until 1996, primarily serving as an attacking midfielder. He is most closely associated with Newell's Old Boys in Rosario, where he played a total of 505 official matches. This record makes him the player with the most appearances in the history of that club.
During his time with Newell's Old Boys, he helped the team win three Argentine Primera América titles. These victories occurred during the 1987–88, 1990–91, and 1992 Clausura seasons. A fan vote eventually named him the greatest player in the history of the club. He also represented the Argentina national youth team, making his debut in a 1981 friendly against Chile.
International football career
Gerardo's experience on the international stage included playing for the Argentina senior squad. He received his first call-up from coach Alfio Basile in February 1991 for a match against Hungary. In that game, he entered the match during the second half as Argentina won 2–0. He also participated in the 1981 FIFA World Youth Championship as part of the U20 national team.
Beyond Argentina, he played briefly in Europe for CD Tenerife in Spain. He made 15 appearances and scored one goal for the club in 1991. Before his retirement from professional play in 1996, he also spent time with O'Higgins in Chile and Barcelona SC in Ecuador. These stints marked the conclusion of his career as an active player.
Coaching career highlights
As a manager, Gerardo Martino has led several major national and club teams. He managed the Paraguay national team starting in February 2007 and led them to the 2010 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. He later coached the Mexico national team, where he won the CONCACAF Gold Cup in 2019. However, his tenure with Mexico ended after the team was eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
In Spain, he took over as the head coach of Barcelona at the start of the 2013–14 season. During his single year in charge, he led the team to a Spanish Super Cup title and a runner-up finish in La Liga. He also managed Newell's Old Boys, where he won the 2013 Torneo Final and reached the semi-finals of the 2013 Copa Libertadores. He helped the club transition from a relegation threat to a title winner.
Birthday and age
Gerardo Martino was born on November 20, 1962, which makes Gerardo 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Scorpio sign. Gerardo shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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