Gerardo Martino
Tata Martino led Atlanta United to an MLS Cup in 2018 during his tenure as head coach.
Gerardo Daniel "Tata" Martino (born 20 November 1962) is an Argentine professional football coach and former player who most recently served as head coach of Major League Soccer club Atlanta United from 2017 to 2018.
Quick Facts
- Major honors
- MLS Supporters' Shield
Lore & Background
Martino played mostly for Newell's Old Boys, holding the record for appearances with 505 matches. He was selected in a fans' poll as Newell's best player in club history. He coached Barcelona in 2013–14, leading Argentina to Copa América finals in 2015 and 2016, and managed Atlanta United to an MLS Cup victory in 2018. He later coached Mexico and Inter Miami.
Reader's Guide
Martino's most defining achievement with Atlanta United was winning the MLS Cup in 2018, not the Leagues Cup. He took the head-coach job at Atlanta United as an expansion team starting in 2017, after coaching Barcelona's first team and the Argentina national team.
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