Germán Ricardo Martellotto (born 16 November 1962) is an Argentine former

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who last played as a

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for

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Early life

Martellotto was born in 1962 in Calchín, Argentina.

Club career

Martellotto was nicknamed "Tato". In 1989, he signed for Mexican side

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, where he was regarded as a fan favorite. After that, he signed for Mexican side América, where he was regarded as an important midfielder for the club.

International career

In 1991, Martellotto played for the

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Style of play

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

Post-playing career

After retiring from professional football, Martellotto worked as a manager.

References

1962 births Argentina men's international footballers Argentine expatriate men's footballers Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Colombia Argentine expatriate sportspeople in Mexico Argentine men's footballers C.F. Monterrey players C.F. Pachuca players Club América footballers Deportivo Cali footballers Deportivo Español footballers Expatriate men's footballers in Colombia Expatriate men's footballers in Mexico Liga MX players Living people Men's association football midfielders 20th-century Argentine sportsmen {{Argentina-footy-midfielder-stub