Marcelo Delgado

Marcelo Alejandro Delgado (born 24 March 1973) is a retired Argentine footballer, best known for his nickname "Chelo". He usually played as a deep-lying forward. He has been capped for Argentina and played at the 1996 Olympic Games and the 1998 FIFA World Cup. He is well known for his technical ability and finishing.

Marcelo Delgado
Personal information
Full name Marcelo Alejandro Delgado
Date of birth (1973-03-24) 24 March 1973
Place of birth Capitán Bermúdez, Argentina
Height 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
Boca Juniors (technical management)
Youth career
Defensores de Villa
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1990–1994 Rosario Central 112 (23)
1994–1995 Cruz Azul 28 (5)
1995–1999 Racing Club 118 (39)
2000–2003 Boca Juniors 92 (26)
2003–2004 Cruz Azul 46 (18)
2005–2006 Boca Juniors 35 (5)
2006–2007 Belgrano 14 (4)
2007–2008 Barcelona SC 41 (10)
Total 486 (130)
International career
1991 Argentina U20 2 (1)
1995–2002 Argentina 18 (0)
1996 Argentina Olympic 2 (0)
Managerial career
2011–2012 Los Andes (assistant)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals
Olympic medal record
Representing  Argentina
Men's Football
1996 Atlanta Team Competition

He played for several clubs including Rosario Central, Racing Club, Boca Juniors, Barcelona SC and Mexican Cruz Azul. His nephew, Lucas, is a professional footballer.

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