Gerardo Daniel Martino, known by many as Tata Martino is an Argentine former professional footballer and current manager of the Mexico national team.
Just like Lionel Messi, Tata Martino began his playing career at Newell’s Old Boys in his native Rosario. He holds the record of appearances with the team playing a total of 505 matches in all official competitions. Tata Martino is also considered by the fans as Newell’s greatest player throughout the club’s history.
The 1.75 meters tall player was a very dangerous and skillful attacking midfielder during his era.
Tata Martino began his coaching career at Brown de Arrecifes but landed his first top job in 2007 when was assigned the head coach of the Paraguayan national football teamn replacing Uruguayan Anibal “Maño” Ruiz.
When did Gerardo Martino coach Barcelona?
After a very productive 4 years spent in Paraguay as the head coach of the National team, Tata had a short spell with Newell’s Old Boys before making a move to Barcelona in 2013. After making a very positive start to his managerial career in Catalonia, things began to fall apart.
Tata Martino left the job after just a season in charge.