Martín Cardetti (born 22 October 1975 in Río Cuarto) is an Argentine

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manager and former player who played as a

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. He played professional club football in Argentina, Spain, France, Mexico, Uruguay and Colombia.

Club career

Cardetti started his career in 1995 at Rosario Central, he helped the club to claim the 1995 Copa CONMEBOL. In 1997, he joined River Plate where he played a part in the team that won the Apertura title and the

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in 1997. In 1998 Cardetti moved to Spain to play for UD Salamanca but it did not work out for him and he returned to River Plate in 1999. He won a further three titles with River Plate before trying his luck in European football for a second time. Paris Saint-Germain FC signed Cardetti in 2002, but his spell in France only lasted one season. He moved to Real Valladolid in 2003 and back to Argentina to join

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in 2005. Later in 2005 Cardetti played for

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UNAM Pumas but he returned to Argentina once again to play for

Gimnasia de La Plata Club de Gimnasia y Esgrima La Plata (; ''La Plata Gymnastics and Fencing Club''), also known simply as Gimnasia, is an Argentine professional sports club based in the city of La Plata, Buenos Aires Province. Founded in 1887 as "Club de Gimnasia ...

. During the 2007 January transfer window Cardetti joined

Deportivo Cali Asociación Deportivo Cali, best known as Deportivo Cali, is a Colombian sports club based in Cali, most notable for its football team, which currently competes in the Categoría Primera A. Deportivo Cali is one of the most successful footba ...

. After a slow season start, Martin has shown all his potential as key player, becoming MVP during last semifinal game, in which

beat

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. After only a few months with Deportivo Cali Cardetti returned to Argentina to play for Colón de Santa Fe.

Managerial career

Cardetti was named manager of Costa Rican side Uruguay de Coronado in December 2014.Uruguay de Coronado presentó a Martín Cardetti como su nuevo entrenador
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Titles and awards

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