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My Take
Gerardo "Tata" Martino earns my respect first as a one-club loyalist, holding the appearance record at Newell's Old Boys with 505 official matches. That kind of devotion is increasingly rare in modern football. As a coach he became a true journeyman, leading clubs and national teams across the Americas, which tells me he carries both deep local roots and a global outlook. I'm drawn to figures who balance hometown attachment with the courage to test themselves everywhere. Whatever the results, Martino's career reads as that of a man wholly committed to the game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Gerardo Martino
- Name (Japanese)
- ヘラルド・マルティーノ
- Reading
- へらるど・まるてぃーの
- Born
- November 20, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Tiger
- Origin
- Valparaíso, Valparaíso Province, Chile
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 175 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Gerardo Martino born?
Born November 20, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Gerardo Martino from?
Gerardo Martino is from Valparaíso, Valparaíso Province, Chile.
What does Gerardo Martino do?
Gerardo Martino works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Gerardo Martino?
Gerardo Martino is 175 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.