Rodrigo Galatto

{{Infobox football biography

| name = Galatto

| image = Rodrigo Galatto.JPG

| upright = 0.9

| full_name = Rodrigo José Galatto

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1983|4|10|df=y}}

| birth_place = Porto Alegre, Brazil

| height = 1.93 m

| position = Goalkeeper

| currentclub =

| youthyears1 = 2002–2003 | youthclubs1 = Grêmio

| years1 = 2004–2007 |clubs1 = Grêmio |caps1 = 21 |goals1 = 0

| years2 = 2005 |clubs2 = → Brasil Pelotas (loan) |caps2 = 0 |goals2 = 0

| years3 = 2008–2010 |clubs3 = Atlético Paranaense |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 10 April 1983) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

=In Brazil=

Born in Porto Alegre, Galatto started his youth career with Grêmio. He made his first team debut in a Brazilian Série B in a 2–0 away win against Criciúma EC, on 15 May 2005. Galatto became famous the match known as Batalha dos Aflitos. On 26 November 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 22 January 2010, Galatto was loaned for one year to Bulgarian side Litex Lovech.{{cite web|publisher=fourfourtwo.com|title=Litex Lovech land Galatto on loan|url=http://fourfourtwo.com/news/restofeurope/46731/default.aspx|accessdate=22 January 2010}} He made his debut in the A PFG in a match against Lokomotiv Mezdra, on 26 February 2010.

=Málaga=

On 6 August 2010, Galatto was snapped by Málaga for a fee of €1.2 million. After passing his medical, he signed a three-year contract with the Andalusians.[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] {{in lang|es}} 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.

After retirement

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

Honours

;Grêmio

Brazilian Série B: 2005
Campeonato Gaúcho: 2006, 2007

;Atlético Paranaense

Campeonato Paranaense: 2009

;Litex Lovech

Bulgarian A PFG 2009–2010

;CRB

Campeonato Alagoano: 2013

References

External links

{{Worldfootball.net|rodrigo-galatto}}
{{in lang|pt}} [http://www.cbf.com.br/php/registro.php?i=153784 CBF]
{{in lang|en}} [http://en.sambafoot.com/players/1603_Galatto.html sambafoot]
{{in lang|pt}} [http://www.galatto.com.br/ galatto.com]
{{in lang|pt}} [http://globoesporte.globo.com/ESP/JogadorFutebol/0,,AAL6541-4274,00.html globoesporte]

Category:1983 births

Category:Living people

Category:21st-century Brazilian sportsmen

Category:Brazilian men's footballers

Category:Footballers from Porto Alegre

Category:Men's association football goalkeepers

Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série A players

Category:Campeonato Brasileiro Série B players

Category:First Professional Football League (Bulgaria) players

Category:La Liga players

Category:Swiss Super League players

Category:Grêmio FBPA players