Rodrigo Galatto Explained

Galatto
Fullname:Rodrigo José Galatto
Birth Date:April 10, 1983
Birth Place:Porto Alegre, Brazil
Youthyears1:2002–2003
Position:Goalkeeper
Years1:2004–2007
Caps1:21
Goals1:0
Years2:2005
Clubs2:Brasil Pelotas (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2008–2010
Caps3:58
Goals3:0
Years4:2010
Clubs4:Litex Lovech (loan)
Caps4:14
Goals4:0
Years5:2010–2011
Clubs5:Málaga
Caps5:4
Goals5:0
Years6:2011
Clubs6:Neuchâtel Xamax
Caps6:1
Goals6:0
Years7:2012
Clubs7:Itumbiara
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Years8:2012
Clubs8:América-RN
Caps8:1
Goals8:0
Years9:2013
Clubs9:CRB
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Years10:2013–2014
Clubs10:Criciúma
Caps10:20
Goals10:0
Years11:2015
Clubs11:Juventude
Caps11:0
Goals11:0
Totalcaps:119
Totalgoals:0
Club-Update:27 June 2014

Rodrigo José Galatto or simply Galatto (born April 10, 1983, in Porto Alegre) is a Brazilian retired football goalkeeper who last played for Juventude.

Career

In Brazil

Galatto started his youth career at the Grêmio. He made his first team debut in a Brazilian Série B in a 2–0 away win against Criciúma EC, on May 15, 2005. Galatto became famous the match known as Batalha dos Aflitos. On November 26, 2005, Nautico and Grêmio was on a match that would guarantee one club in the Brazilian Championship. In stoppage time (90+14), the goalkeeper saved a penalty kick and led his team to the First Division. Even with four players sent off, Grêmio also scored a goal with Anderson (90+16).

In 2008 Galatto transferred to Atlético Paranaense. He quickly became part of the main team and for one-a-half season earned 58 appearances playing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. With the club Galatto became a champion of Campeonato Paranaense in 2009 and played at 2009 Copa Sudamericana.

Litex Lovech

On January 22, 2010, Galatto was loaned for one year to Bulgarian side Litex Lovech.[1] He made his debut in the A PFG in a match against Lokomotiv Mezdra, on February 26, 2010.

Málaga CF

On 6 August 2010 he was snapped by Málaga for a fee of 1.2 million. After passing his medical, he signed a three-year contract with the Andalusians.[2] He made his debut on 12 September 2010 in a match against Zaragoza. However, after the departure of Jesualdo Ferreira in November, Galatto found himself seemed into surplus under the new coach Manuel Pellegrini and after the signing of Sergio Asenjo, the Brazilian had to start looking for a new club. On 15 June 2011 he was released from his contract with Málaga.

Honours

Grêmio

2005

2006, 2007

Atlético Paranaense

2009

Litex Lovech
CRB

2013

After Retirement

Galatto ran for federal deputy in Brazil 2018 election, but was not elected

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: fourfourtwo.com. Litex Lovech land Galatto on loan. 2010-01-22.
  2. http://www.as.com/futbol/articulo/portero-brasileno-galatto-pasa-examen/ANCHOR/20100806dasdasftb_55/Tes El portero brasileño Galatto pasa examen médico previo a firmar por el Málaga