Mateo Andres Corbo Sottolano (born April 21, 1976 in

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) is a

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an former

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who played as a left full back.

Biography

Corbo played for

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club Newcastle United Jets for the inaugural A-League season. He previously played for River Plate (1996–99),

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(1999–2000),

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(2000–02, scoring once against

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in the League Cup), River Plate, (2003) Olimpia Asuncion (2004) and

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(2005).

Playing style

Corbo was best known for his rock-solid defensive skills and his aggression on the field.

References

* 1976 births Living people Footballers from Montevideo A-League Men players Men's association football fullbacks Barnsley F.C. players Club Olimpia footballers Newcastle Jets FC players Oxford United F.C. players Club Atlético River Plate (Montevideo) players Expatriate men's footballers in Paraguay La Liga players Real Oviedo players Uruguayan men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in Australia Uruguayan expatriates in Australia Men's association football defenders English Football League players Uruguayan expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's footballers in England {{uruguay-footy-defender-1970s-stub