Tiko (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Roberto Martínez Rípodas | ||
| Date of birth | 15 September 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Pamplona, Spain | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Club information | |||
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Current team
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Basconia (assistant) | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Osasuna | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1995–1997 | Osasuna B | 62 | (7) |
| 1997–1999 | Osasuna | 38 | (7) |
| 1999–2009 | Athletic Bilbao | 198 | (21) |
| 2008–2009 | → Eibar (loan) | 16 | (0) |
| Total | 314 | (35) | |
| National team | |||
| 2002 | Spain | 1 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 2017– | Basconia (assistant) | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only |
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Roberto Martínez Rípodas (born 15 September 1976), known as Tiko, is a Spanish retired footballer who played as a central or a defensive midfielder, and is the current assistant manager of CD Basconia.
He was known for his powerful shots and creative play, his long-range efforts being dubbed Tikotazo. Over the course of 12 professional seasons he played mainly for Athletic Bilbao, appearing in 230 official games for his main club (nearly 200 in La Liga) and scoring 26 goals.
Born in Pamplona, Navarre, Tiko emerged through the ranks of hometown CA Osasuna, alternating between the A and B-sides for some time, with the former competing in the second division. His professional debut came on 10 May 1997, as he scored an injury time-winner away against CD Badajoz (1–0).
In 1999–2000, Tiko signed with neighbours Athletic Bilbao, making his La Liga debut on 12 October 1999 in a 4–3 away win over Málaga CF. He would make 20 appearances all competitions comprised during the campaign, netting once.
From 2001 to 2006, Tiko was an undisputed starter in midfield for the Basques, often scoring from free kicks and dictating his team's play. In his final two seasons he was severely hampered by injuries and the emergence of Carlos Gurpegui and Javi Martínez, playing in just seven league matches combined.
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