Mauricio Martín Romero (born January 13, 1983 in

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) is a former

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defender and current manager. He also holds Mexican citizenship.

Career

Club career

Romero was captain of

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from the Clausura 2009 until the Apertura 2010 when

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was named captain. His last club was

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in the

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International career

He capped for Argentina Under-20 team at

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Managerial career

After becoming assistant manager for a season starting in 2019, he became manager in August 2021 for CA Ferro Carril Oeste General Pico. On 2 November 2021 during a third division away match against Huracan Las Heras at 1-3 in the 34 minute, whilst managing CA Ferro Carril Oeste General Pico he was shot in the shoulder.

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at Soccerway {{DEFAULTSORT:Romero, Mauricio 1983 births Living people Argentine footballers Argentina under-20 international footballers Argentine expatriate footballers Club Atlético Lanús footballers Club Atlético Colón footballers Atlético Morelia players Atlante F.C. footballers Club Puebla players Dorados de Sinaloa footballers Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata footballers Argentine Primera División players Liga MX players Expatriate footballers in Mexico Association football defenders Naturalized citizens of Mexico People from General Pico