Rodrigo Galatto

Galatto

Personal information
Full name	Rodrigo José Galatto
Date of birth	(1983-04-10) 10 April 1983
Place of birth	Porto Alegre, Brazil
Height	1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
2002–2003	Grêmio
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2004–2007	Grêmio	21	(0)
2005	→ Brasil Pelotas (loan)	0	(0)
2008–2010	Atlético Paranaense	58	(0)
2010	→ Litex Lovech (loan)	14	(0)
2010–2011	Málaga	4	(0)
2011	Neuchâtel Xamax	1	(0)
2012	Itumbiara	0	(0)
2012	América-RN	1	(0)
2013	CRB	0	(0)
2013–2014	Criciúma	20	(0)
2015	Juventude	0	(0)
Total		119	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 27 June 2014

Rodrigo José Galatto or simply Galatto (born 10 April 1983) is a Brazilian former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Career

In Brazil

Born in Porto Alegre, Galatto started his youth career with Grêmio. He made his first team debut in a Brazilian Série B in a 2–0 away win against Criciúma EC, on 15 May 2005. Galatto became famous the match known as Batalha dos Aflitos. On 26 November 2005, Nautico and Grêmio was on a match that would guarantee one club in the Brazilian Championship. In stoppage time (90+14), the goalkeeper saved a penalty kick and led his team to the First Division. Even with four players sent off, Grêmio also scored a goal with Anderson (90+16).

In 2008 Galatto transferred to Atlético Paranaense. He quickly became part of the main team and for one-a-half season earned 58 appearances playing in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série A. With the club Galatto became a champion of Campeonato Paranaense in 2009 and played at 2009 Copa Sudamericana.

Litex Lovech

On 22 January 2010, Galatto was loaned for one year to Bulgarian side Litex Lovech. He made his debut in the A PFG in a match against Lokomotiv Mezdra, on 26 February 2010.

Málaga

On 6 August 2010, Galatto was snapped by Málaga for a fee of €1.2 million. After passing his medical, he signed a three-year contract with the Andalusians. He made his debut on 12 September 2010 in a match against Zaragoza. However, after the departure of Jesualdo Ferreira in November, Galatto found himself seemed into surplus under the new coach Manuel Pellegrini and after the signing of Sergio Asenjo, the Brazilian had to start looking for a new club. On 15 June 2011, he was released from his contract with Málaga.

After retirement

Galatto ran for federal deputy in Brazil 2018 election, but was not elected

Honours

Grêmio

• Brazilian Série B: 2005
• Campeonato Gaúcho: 2006, 2007

Atlético Paranaense

• Campeonato Paranaense: 2009

Litex Lovech

• Bulgarian A PFG 2009–2010

CRB

• Campeonato Alagoano: 2013

External links

• Rodrigo Galatto at WorldFootball.net
• (in Portuguese) CBF
• (in English) sambafoot
• (in Portuguese) galatto.com
• (in Portuguese) globoesporte