Tiko facts for kids
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| Personal information | |||
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| Full name | Roberto Martínez Rípodas | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Pamplona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder (retired) | ||
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| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1996-1999 1999-2009 2008-2009 |
Osasuna Athletic Bilbao →Eibar (loan) |
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| 2002 | Spain | ||
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Tiko is a former Spanish football player. His full name is Roberto Martínez Rípodas. He was born on 15 September 1976. Tiko played as a Midfielder during his career. He also had the honor of playing for the national football team of Spain.
Tiko's Football Journey
Tiko had a long and successful career playing football in Spain. He spent most of his time playing for two main clubs.
Playing for Clubs
Tiko started his professional career with a team called Osasuna. He played there from 1996 to 1999. Osasuna was in the Segunda División, which is the second-highest league in Spanish football. During his time at Osasuna, he played in 43 games and scored 7 goals.
In 1999, Tiko moved to Athletic Bilbao, a very famous club in La Liga, Spain's top football league. He played for Athletic Bilbao for many years, from 1999 to 2008. This was the longest part of his career. He played in 212 league games for them and scored 21 goals. He was an important player in the midfield for the team. Towards the end of his career, in the 2008-2009 season, he also played on loan for Eibar, another team in the Segunda División, where he played 16 games.
Playing for Spain
Tiko also had the chance to play for his country. He was part of the Spanish national team in 2002. Playing for your country is a big achievement for any footballer. He played one game for Spain during his career.
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