Gerardo Martino facts for kids
Martino with Inter Miami in 2024
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| Date of birth | 20 November 1962 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Place of birth | Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 1.70 m | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1972–1980 | Newell's Old Boys | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1980–1990 | Newell's Old Boys | 392 | (35) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 | Tenerife | 15 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991–1994 | Newell's Old Boys | 81 | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1994–1995 | Lanús | 30 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1995 | Newell's Old Boys | 15 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | O'Higgins | 11 | (1) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1996 | Barcelona SC | 5 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total | 551 | (42) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1981 | Argentina U20 | 2 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1991 | Argentina | 1 | (0) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| 1998 | Brown de Arrecifes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1999 | Platense | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2000 | Instituto | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2002–2003 | Libertad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2003–2004 | Cerro Porteño | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005 | Colón | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2005–2006 | Libertad | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2007–2011 | Paraguay | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–2013 | Newell's Old Boys | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013–2014 | Barcelona | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2014–2016 | Argentina | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2016–2018 | Atlanta United | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2019–2022 | Mexico | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2023–2024 | Inter Miami | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Gerardo Daniel "Tata" Martino (born November 20, 1962) is a famous Argentine football coach and former player. He was most recently the coach for the Major League Soccer team Inter Miami.
Martino spent most of his playing career with Newell's Old Boys in his hometown of Rosario, Argentina. He holds the record for playing the most games for the team, with 505 matches. Fans even voted him the best player in the club's history!
He became the head coach for Barcelona in 2013. He later coached the national teams of Argentina and Mexico. He also led Atlanta United to an MLS Cup victory in 2018. In 2023, he returned to MLS to coach Inter Miami, where he reunited with former Barcelona stars like Lionel Messi.
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Playing Career Highlights
Gerardo Martino started his football journey as a player. He was known as an attacking midfielder.
Early National Team Games
Martino played for Argentina's youth national team in 1981. He made his debut in a friendly game against Chile, which Argentina won 3-0. Ten years later, in 1991, he played his first game for the senior Argentina national team. Argentina won that match against Hungary national football team 2-0.
Coaching Career Journey
After his playing days, Martino became a successful football coach. He has managed many clubs and national teams.
Leading Paraguay's National Team
In 2007, Martino became the head coach of the Paraguay national team. He was chosen because of his great success coaching Paraguayan clubs. Before this, he had won the Paraguayan league four times between 2002 and 2006.
He led Paraguay to the quarter-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. He also guided them to the final of the 2011 Copa America, where they finished as runners-up.
Returning to Newell's Old Boys
After his time with Paraguay, Martino decided to coach Newell's Old Boys, his old club. At the time, the team was in danger of being moved down to a lower league. Martino's coaching turned things around.
He helped Newell's stay in the top league. In 2013, he led them to win the Torneo Final (a league title). They also reached the semi-finals of the 2013 Copa Libertadores, a big South American club competition. This amazing turnaround made him a very respected coach.
Coaching FC Barcelona
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In July 2013, Martino was chosen to be the head coach of the famous Spanish club Barcelona. He signed a two-year contract. His first game was a huge 7-0 win against Levante.
He also won his first "Clásico" match against rivals Real Madrid. Martino became the first Barcelona coach to go 16 games without losing. However, his unbeaten streak ended after 21 games. At the end of the season, Barcelona finished second in the league and the Spanish Cup. Martino left after one year, having won the Spanish Super Cup.
Managing Argentina's National Team Again
In August 2014, Martino became the new head coach for the Argentina national team. He led Argentina to the final of the 2015 Copa América in 2015. They lost to hosts Chile in a penalty shootout.
They reached the final again in the Copa América Centenario in 2016. Once more, they lost to Chile on penalties. Martino resigned from the Argentina team in July 2016.
Success with Atlanta United
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After leaving Argentina, Martino became the first head coach for Atlanta United, a new team in Major League Soccer. In their second season, 2018, Martino led Atlanta to win the MLS Cup! This was the club's first league title. He was also named the MLS Coach of the Year. He left the team after this great success.
Leading Mexico's National Team
In January 2019, Martino became the head coach of the Mexico national team. He won his first match with Mexico 3-1 against Chile. Later that year, Mexico won the CONCACAF Gold Cup by beating the United States 1-0. This was his first national title.
However, in 2021, Mexico lost two important finals to the United States. In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, Mexico did not make it past the group stage. This was their first time not advancing since 1978. Martino left the Mexico team after the World Cup.
Coaching Inter Miami
In June 2023, Martino returned to MLS to coach Inter Miami. He joined former Barcelona players Lionel Messi, Jordi Alba, and Sergio Busquets there. Right away, his team won the Leagues Cup, which was Inter Miami's first-ever trophy. He stepped down from his role with Inter Miami in November 2024.
Managerial Style and Philosophy
Gerardo Martino is known for his exciting and attacking style of football. His teams usually play with a lot of pressure high up the field. They also focus on quick passing and being creative.
Martino's teams like to build plays from the back of the field. He also believes in using young players from the club's youth systems. At Barcelona, he continued their famous "tiki-taka" style, which involves many short passes.
Personal Life
Gerardo Martino has Italian family roots. His grandparents came from a town called Ripacandida in Italy. He is married to María Angélica, who is also from Argentina.
Honours and Achievements
Gerardo Martino has won many awards and titles as both a player and a coach.
As a Player
Newell's Old Boys
- Argentine Primera División: 1987–88, 1990–91, 1992 Clausura
- Copa Libertadores runner-up: 1988, 1992
As a Manager
Libertad
- Paraguayan Primera División: 2002, 2003, 2006
Cerro Porteño
- Paraguayan Primera División: 2004
Newell's Old Boys
- Argentine Primera División: 2013 Final
Barcelona
- Supercopa de España: 2013
- Copa del Rey runner-up: 2013–14
Atlanta United
- MLS Eastern Conference Championship: 2018
- MLS Cup: 2018
Inter Miami
- Leagues Cup: 2023
- U.S. Open Cup runner-up: 2023
- Supporters' Shield: 2024
Paraguay
- Copa América runner-up: 2011
Argentina
- Copa América runner-up: 2015, 2016
Mexico
- CONCACAF Gold Cup: 2019
- CONCACAF Nations League runner-up: 2019–20
Individual Awards
- South American Coach of the Year: 2007
- MLS All-Star: 2018
- MLS Coach of the Year: 2018
See also
In Spanish: Gerardo Martino para niños
