Carlos Alberto De Marta (1960/61 – 22 April 2016) was an Argentine
footballer
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who is last known to have played as a
midfielder
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for
Cipolletti
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.
Early life
De Marta was deaf-mute from birth.
Career
De Marta started his career with Argentine top flight side Estudiantes and then played for Temperley, Belgrano de Córdoba, Los Andes, Huracán, Argentino de Quilmes, Defensores de Cambaceres and Cipolletti before retiring.
In total, he made 189 appearances and scored 9 goals in the Argentine top flight.
Style of play
De Marta operated as a midfielder and winger.
Death
De Marta died on 22 April 2016 at the age of sixty-five.
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1950s births
2016 deaths
Year of birth uncertain
Argentine Primera División players
Argentine men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Men's association football wingers
Deaf association football players
Mute people
20th-century Argentine sportsmen
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