Darío Bottinelli (born December 26, 1986) is an Argentine

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who plays as an

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. He is the younger brother of defender Jonathan Bottinelli.

Career

San Lorenzo

Considered a good prospect for the future, Bottinelli managed to establish himself in the

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first team during the 2006–07 season.

Racing

For the start of the 2007–08 season he was transferred to

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Universidad Católica

In early 2008, Bottinelli was transferred to Universidad Católica to compete in the Chilean apertura and the Copa Libertadores.

Atlas

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of Mexico's Primera Division, signed Darío for the Apertura 2008 season, beating powerhouse

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in the bid for his rights.

Return to Universidad Católica

In the middle of 2010 Darío returned to Universidad Católica, this time on a one-year loan. But he only spent six months in

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negotiated his transfer to

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Flamengo

On December 22, 2010, four days before his 24th birthday, Darío signed with

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ian club

following the great success of

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players in the

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such as

Andrés D'Alessandro Andrés Nicolás D'Alessandro (born 15 April 1981) is an Argentine former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder. He has played top-flight football in Argentina, Germany, England, Spain, Brazil and Uruguay. He won an Olym ...

and

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Coritiba

In early 2013, Darío signed with

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after ending his contract with Flamengo

Career statistics

:''(Correct )'' ''according to combined sources on the Flamengo official website, Flaestatística, soccerway and espn.Espn
(in English)''

Honours

San Lorenzo *

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: Clausura 2007 Universidad Católica *

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Flamengo *

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: 2011 *

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: 2011 * Rio de Janeiro State League: 2011

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Bottinelli, Dario 1986 births Living people Argentine men's footballers Argentine expatriate men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Argentine Primera División players Categoría Primera A players Chilean Primera División players Liga MX players Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players San Lorenzo de Almagro footballers Racing Club de Avellaneda footballers Club Deportivo Universidad Católica footballers Audax Italiano footballers Atlas F.C. footballers CR Flamengo footballers Coritiba Foot Ball Club players América de Cali footballers Deportivo Toluca F.C. players Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata footballers Unión de Santa Fe footballers Club Almagro players Expatriate men's footballers in Brazil Expatriate men's footballers in Chile Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Expatriate men's footballers in Colombia Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Brazil Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Chile Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Colombia Footballers from Buenos Aires