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*[[Footballer of the Year of Argentina|Argentine Footballer of the Year]]: 2002
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==Managerial statistics==
==Managerial statistics==

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Gabriel Milito
Milito playing for Argentina in 2011
Personal information
Full name Gabriel Alejandro Milito[1]
Date of birth (1980-09-07) 7 September 1980 (age 43)
Place of birth Bernal, Argentina
Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10+1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Centre back
Team information
Current team
 Independiente (coach)
Youth career
Independiente
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1997–2003 Independiente 123 (3)
2003–2007 Zaragoza 137 (5)
2007–2011 Barcelona 48 (1)
2011–2012 Independiente 31 (0)
Total 339 (9)
International career
1997 Argentina U17 4 (0)
1999 Argentina U20 2 (0)
2000–2011 Argentina 42 (1)
Managerial career
2013–2014 Independiente (reserves)
2015 Estudiantes
2016 Independiente
Medal record
Representing  Argentina
Men's Football
Copa América
Runner-up 2007 Venezuela Team
FIFA Confederations Cup
Runner-up 2005 Germany Team
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Gabriel Alejandro Milito (born 7 September 1980) is an Argentine retired footballer who played as a central defender, and current manager.

He spent most of his professional career in Spain, representing Zaragoza and Barcelona. Over the course of seven seasons, he amassed La Liga totals of 187 games and six goals.

Milito appeared with the Argentine national team in three major tournaments, including the 2006 World Cup, gaining 42 caps.

Club career

Early years

Born in Bernal, Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Milito started playing professionally with Primera División side Club Atlético Independiente in 1997. During that time, he often faced his older brother Diego, who played for Independiente's arch-rivals Racing Club de Avellaneda.

Zaragoza

In July 2003, Milito was due to be transferred to Real Madrid,[2] but the Spaniards rejected the player after medical results showed, according to them, a not-fully-recovered knee injury.[3] Jorge Valdano, who acted as director of football, further added that the player had always been appreciated for his technical skills, but his physical state was a cause for great concern;[4][5] he decided to stay in the country, and joined Real Zaragoza.[6]

In his four seasons with the Aragonese, Milito was an automatic first-choice (never played in less than 33 La Liga matches), and rejoined brother Diego in 2005. On 10 July 2007, an agreement was reached with FC Barcelona for €18.5million (£13.9 million) and, the following week, he passed his medical and signed a four-year deal with the club worth €4 million (£2.7 million) a year;[7] he was given the number 3 shirt, which was formerly worn by Thiago Motta.

Barcelona

Milito (center) waves to fans during Barcelona's 2010–11 victory parade

Milito made his competitive debut for Barcelona on 2 September 2007 in a game against Athletic Bilbao.[8] He scored his first competitive goal for the Catalans on 24 November, in a league match against Recreativo de Huelva.[9]

On 5 May 2008, it was announced that Milito had damage to the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee;[10] this rendered him ineligible for the entire 2008–09 campaign, which ended in a treble.

After being sidelined for almost two years (602 days), Milito finally returned to action when he played in a friendly with Kazma Sporting Club in Kuwait.[11] On 5 January 2010, he made his return to competitive football in the first leg of the Copa del Rey's round-of-16, a 1–2 home loss against Sevilla FC;[12] five days later he reappeared in the domestic league, coming on as a substitute for Carles Puyol for the final seven minutes of the 5–0 win over CD Tenerife.[13]

On 11 November 2010, Milito contributed with one goal to a 5–1 home triumph against AD Ceuta for the domestic cup (7–1 on aggregate), but had to leave the game injured.[14][15] On 30 April 2011, starting in a league match at Real Sociedad, he had a goal wrongfully ruled out for offside with the score at 1–1, as the hosts went on to win it 2–1;[16] as a result of his action he also tore a calf muscle, being sidelined for the rest of the season[17] and contributing with ten appearances for the eventual champions.

Return to Independiente / Retirement

In early August 2011, 30-year-old Milito was released from the last year of his contract with Barcelona,[18] and signed shortly after with former club Independiente. On 12 June 2012, he announced his retirement due to being mentally and physically exhausted.[19]

Coaching

Milito coaching Estudiantes in 2015

Milito's first coaching experience was with the reserves team of Independiente. He resigned late into 2014, due to differences with the club's president Hugo Moyano.

On 15 April 2015, Milito replaced Mauricio Pellegrino at the helm of Estudiantes de La Plata, after being convinced by president Juan Sebastián Verón.[20] Despite good results, he resigned at the end of the year.[21]

On 12 May 2016, Milito was re-appointed as Independiente manager, again in the place of Pellegrino. He signed an 18-month contract.[22]

International career

Milito playing for the Argentine national team in 2011

With Argentina, Milito participated in the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup, helping the nation to the final. He was also part of the squad which took part in the 2006 FIFA World Cup, performing well in his only appearance, the group stage match against the Netherlands which ended in a 0–0 draw.[23]

Milito was selected to the 2007 Copa América squad. He contributed with five appearances, as the Albiceleste finished in second position in Venezuela.[24][25][26][27][28]

On 20 August 2010, national team coach Sergio Batista recalled Milito for a friendly with Spain the following month, the player's first international appearance in more than three years.[29] He started in the 4–1 win in Buenos Aires,[30] and he was subsequently selected for the 2011 Copa América,[31] appearing in all the games for the eventual quarter-finalists.

International goals

International goals
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 16 October 2007 José Pachencho Romero, Maracaibo, Venezuela  Venezuela 0–1 0–2 2010 World Cup qualification

Personal life

Milito's older brother, Diego, was also a footballer. A striker, he played with individual and team success for Inter Milan, and they both represented Real Zaragoza and the national team.[32][33]

Statistics

Club

[34][35]

Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Independiente 1997–98 2 0 – 2 0
1998–99 25 0 – 2 0 27 0
1999–2000 34 2 – 8 0 42 2
2000–01 25 1 – 5 0 30 1
2001–02 3 0 – 3 0
2002–03 34 0 – 34 0
Total 123 3 – 123 3
Zaragoza 2003–04 35 0 0 0 0 0 35 0
2004–05 33 3 0 0 10 0 43 3
2005–06 34 1 0 0 0 0 34 1
2006–07 35 1 4 0 0 0 39 1
Total 137 5 4 0 10 0 151 5
Barcelona 2007–08 27 1 6 0 9 0 42 1
2008–09 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2009–10 11 0 1 0 5 0 17 0
2010–11 10 0 4 1 2 0 16 1
Total 48 1 11 1 16 0 75 2
Independiente 2011–12 19 0 1 0 2 0 22 0
Career totals 308 9 15 1 26 0 349 10

International

Argentina
Year Apps Goals
2000 1 0
2001 0 0
2002 0 0
2003 4 0
2004 3 0
2005 6 0
2006 5 0
2007 14 1
2008 0 0
2009 0 0
2010 2 0
2011 7 0
Total 42 1

Honours

Club

Independiente
Zaragoza
Barcelona

Individual

Managerial statistics

As of 13 May 2016
Team Nat From To Record
G W D L Win %
Estudiantes Argentina 15 April 2015 5 December 2015 30 16 8 6 053.33
Independiente Argentina 12 May 2016 Present 0 0 0 0 !—
Total 30 16 8 6 053.33

References

  1. ^ "FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2009 presented by Toyota: List of players" (PDF). FIFA.com. 1 December 2009. p. 1. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
  2. ^ Milito makes for Madrid; UEFA.com, 8 July 2003
  3. ^ Madrid cancel Milito signing; UEFA.com, 22 July 2003
  4. ^ "Jorge Valdano: I was right not to sign Gabriel Milito for Real Madrid". Goal.com. 26 August 2009. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  5. ^ "Milito, contra Valdano" (in Spanish). El País. 12 April 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Milito taken on by Zaragoza; UEFA.com, 24 July 2003
  7. ^ Milito honoured to sign for Barça; UEFA.com, 19 July 2007
  8. ^ Barcelona 3–1 Athletic Bilbao; ESPN Soccernet, 2 September 2007
  9. ^ Barcelona 3–0 Recreativo Huelva; ESPN Soccernet, 24 November 2007
  10. ^ Barcelona's Milito faces lengthy lay-off; UEFA.com, 5 May 2008
  11. ^ "Barcelona's Gabriel Milito returns to action...602 days later". Goal.com. 22 December 2009. Retrieved 22 December 2009.
  12. ^ "Carbón para Burrull, premio para el Sevilla" (in Spanish). Marca. 6 January 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  13. ^ "El Barça responde con una «manita»" (in Spanish). ABC. 10 January 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  14. ^ Hay Barça para rato (We have Barça for a long time); Marca, 11 November 2010 Template:Es icon
  15. ^ Barcelona 5–1 Ceuta; ESPN Soccernet, 10 November 2010
  16. ^ Sociedad surprise Barca with defeat; ESPN Soccernet, 30 April 2011
  17. ^ Milito, Montoya out for six weeks; FIFA.com, 1 May 2011
  18. ^ Milito allowed to leave; FC Barcelona, 4 August 2011
  19. ^ Gaby Milito anunció su retiro del fútbol: "Estoy agotado física y mentalmente" (Gaby Milito announced retirement: "I'm worn out physically and mentally"); Play Futbol, 12 June 2012 Template:Es icon
  20. ^ La hora de Milito (Milito's time); Olé, 16 April 2015 Template:Es icon
  21. ^ Milito pegó el portazo y se va del Pincha (Milito slammed the door and leaves the Pincha); Clarín, 5 December 2015 Template:Es icon
  22. ^ Milito entrenará a Independiente (Gaby Milito will coach Independiente); Marca, 12 May 2016 Template:Es icon
  23. ^ "Holland 0–0 Argentina". BBC Sport. June 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2016.
  24. ^ "Argentina gana sin despeinarse" (in Spanish). El Mundo. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ "Riquelme conduce a Argentina a cuartos" (in Spanish). El Mundo. 3 July 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  26. ^ "Genialidades hacia semifinales" (in Spanish). El Mundo. 9 July 2007. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  27. ^ "Reafirmación hacia el título" (in Spanish). El Mundo. 12 July 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  28. ^ "La apuesta ganadora" (in Spanish). El Mundo. 15 July 2007. Retrieved 24 December 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  29. ^ "Gago e Higuaín entran en la lista contra España" (in Spanish). Diario AS. 20 August 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  30. ^ "Argentina se ceba con la campeona" (in Spanish). El Mundo. 7 September 2010. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  31. ^ "Messi y Agüero lideran la lista para la Copa América" (in Spanish). Diario AS. 26 June 2011. Retrieved 26 June 2016. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  32. ^ "El hermano de Milito tampoco será del Madrid" (in Spanish). Merca Fútbol. 25 November 2004. Retrieved 10 January 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  33. ^ "Diego Milito: "Le agradezco a Pep todo lo que ha hecho por mi hermano"" (in Spanish). Diario AS. 18 November 2009. Retrieved 10 January 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |trans_title= ignored (|trans-title= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ "G. Milito". Soccerway. Retrieved 7 July 2014.
  35. ^ "Gabriel Milito". Footballdatabase. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  36. ^ "South American Team of the Year". RSSSF. 16 January 2009. Archived from the original on 21 January 2015. Retrieved 10 March 2015. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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