Mauro Néstor Gerk also known as ''El Tanque'' or ''El delantero del amor'' (born 9 May 1977), is an Argentine

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manager and former

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who last played for

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in the

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. Since May 30, 2022 he is the

Querétaro F.C. Querétaro Fútbol Club, also called ''Gallos Blancos de Querétaro'', is a Mexican professional football club based in Querétaro City. Querétaro plays in the Liga MX, the top tier of Mexican football league system. Their colors are blue, blac ...

manager.

Career

Gerk played several seasons with

, becoming a fan favorite before moving to Tijuana. He made his first appearance with Querétaro against Monterrey in the Apertura 2006.

Honours

* Primera A Top Goalscorer: Apertura 2008 * Trofeo Bravo 2008

References

1977 births Living people Argentine footballers Argentine emigrants to Mexico Naturalized citizens of Mexico Newell's Old Boys footballers Quilmes Atlético Club footballers Club Atlético Atlanta footballers Club Celaya footballers Querétaro F.C. footballers Dorados de Sinaloa footballers Club Tijuana footballers Liga MX players Association football forwards Footballers from Buenos Aires {{Argentina-footy-forward-1970s-stub