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Marcelo Gallardo was born in Merlo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina on January 18, 1976. Public records list Marcelo Gallardo as an association football player and association football coach. That works out to 50 years old in 2026. The listed height is 169 cm.
My Take
I rate Marcelo Gallardo as one of those rare figures who became even greater after hanging up his boots. As a player he was the classic Argentine number ten: vision, technique, and those defence-splitting passes that no defender could read. I have always loved that archetype, the small playmaker who rules a pitch with his mind rather than his body. At 169 cm he proved that intelligence outweighs stature. His transition into one of South American football's most respected managers struck me as inevitable, not surprising. Watching him orchestrate from the touchline, I still see echoes of the elegant midfielder he once was.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Marcelo Gallardo
- Name (Japanese)
- マルセロ・ガジャルド
- Reading
- まるせろ・がじゃるど
- Born
- January 18, 1976 (age 50)
- Origin
- Merlo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina
- Height
- 169 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Dragon
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Marcelo Gallardo born?
Marcelo Gallardo was born on January 18, 1976 and is 50 years old.
Where is Marcelo Gallardo from?
Marcelo Gallardo is from Merlo, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
What does Marcelo Gallardo do?
Marcelo Gallardo works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Marcelo Gallardo?
Marcelo Gallardo is 169 cm tall.
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